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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker: Mr. Salton had an appointment for six o'clock at Liverpool. When he
had driven off, Sir Nathaniel took Adam by the arm.
"May I come with you for a while to your study? I want to speak to
you privately without your uncle knowing about it, or even what the
subject is. You don't mind, do you? It is not idle curiosity. No,
no. It is on the subject to which we are all committed."
"Is it necessary to keep my uncle in the dark about it? He might be
offended."
"It is not necessary; but it is advisable. It is for his sake that
I asked. My friend is an old man, and it might concern him unduly--
even alarm him. I promise you there shall be nothing that could
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