A League of Three: Boy's Detective Stratagems — page 78: what you’re looking at

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A LEAGI * All about what?” “How you came to squeal on your pals “Do you want a straight story?” “Yes, I do.” “Can you take in a straight story when you hear one?” << Veg.) can.” “T am down here in New York to find a missing “Oh! that’s it?” a Se ot Bide Madie proceeded and told a part of his story, just enough to let it appear that he suspected that one of the Italians knew something about the missing girl. He then added the narrative of the previous night’s experience, told hie story in a clear, straightforward manner, and when he had concluded the detective said: “That girl must be there yet.” “Vory likely she is, and I want you to let me out of here so I can go to her rescue.” “ll see you later, young man,” said the detective, and he disappeared from the cell. Three hours passed and the detective re-entered our hero’s cell, and he was very pleasant and genial in his manner as he flung the door wide open and said: “Come out, young fellow; you are all right.” Madie stepped forth and the detective said. “You can go, but come here to-morrow and see me.” “T’ve seen enongh of you.” “You had better come, I may have something good for you. The girl, she is all nght.” “ What girl? “The ie that was in that Hotias, She is with her friends. You need not bother about her, but come and see me to-morrow.” cirl,” i