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Chapter 8 of The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells, titled 'In Transit', is a brief account of Gibbons, an amateur naturalist, who hears a man coughing, sneezing, and swearing near him while lying on the open downs. However, he sees nothing and the voice eventually fades away in the direction of Adderdean. This phenomenon disturbs Gibbons' philosophical tranquility and he hurries down the hill towards the village.

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065.11.The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells (chapter 11 of 28) (All the chapters - https://vk.com/wall-99619800_627) CHAPTER 11. IN THE "COACH AND HORSES" Now in order clearly to understand what had happened in the inn, it is necessary to go back to the moment when Mr. Marvel first came into view of Mr. Huxter's window. At that precise moment Mr. Cuss and Mr. Bunting were in the parlour. They were seriously investigating the strange occurrences of the morning, and were, with Mr. Hall's permiss

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In this chapter, Mr. Heelas, a neighbor of Mr. Kemp, who refused to believe in the Invisible Man, wakes up to the siege of Kemp's house. He witnesses strange things happening, including Dr. Kemp helping the housemaid escape through the window. Kemp then runs away, evading observation. The chapter concludes the story of The Invisible Man.

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Mr. Marvel, tired and nervous, sits outside an inn in Port Stowe with the books tied beside him. An elderly mariner strikes up a conversation with him, noticing the contrast between Mr. Marvel's appearance and the suggestion of opulence from the sound of coins in his pocket. They discuss books and the mariner mentions the extraordinary things they contain.

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Kemp and the Invisible Man discuss the latter's invisibility and the fact that the world knows about him. Kemp offers to help and leads the Invisible Man to breakfast. Kemp wants to understand more about the invisibility and the Invisible Man explains that he discovered the formula in Chesilstowe.

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A man is about to be hanged on a railroad bridge during the Civil War. As he closes his eyes, he imagines escaping and reuniting with his family. However, he is suddenly dropped through the bridge and experiences intense pain. Just as he thinks he is about to die, he hears a noise and everything goes black.

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In this chapter, Kemp and the Invisible Man discuss their plans and the importance of retrieving the Invisible Man's books. The Invisible Man reveals his new plan to head south and escape to Spain or Algiers. However, their plans are complicated by the fact that the tramp who was carrying the books has been arrested and locked up in the town police station. They must retrieve the books without the tramp knowing they are for the Invisible Man.

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In this chapter, the Invisible Man discusses the disadvantages of his condition, including the inability to find shelter or clothing without becoming visible. He decides to find a mask to cover his face and heads towards the back streets north of the Strand to find a theatrical costumier. The day is cold and he walks fast to avoid being seen.

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In this chapter, the stranger remains hidden in the little parlour of the 'Coach and Horses' until midday, with no one daring to approach him. The villagers become increasingly curious about him, especially on the festive occasion of Whit Monday. Meanwhile, news of a burglary at the vicarage spreads, and Hall seeks advice from the magistrate. The stranger's activities during this time remain unknown.

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