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`` It is a strange story , '' said Richmond . And he proceeded to relate all that was known to have befallen Mabel . Wyat listened with profound attention to the recital , and at its close , said , `` I think I can find a clue to this mystery , but to obtain it I must go alone . Meet me here at midnight to-morrow , and I doubt not we shall be able to accomplish our design . '' `` May I not ask for some explanation of your scheme ? '' said Surrey . `` Not yet , '' rejoined Wyat .