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BOB YOUNGER’S FATE. 3 9 such a peculiar shape that his friends at once recog- nized it.”’ “Then you are satisfied,’? with a weary sigh, “that the proof was clear and undoubted?’ ‘‘As far as human knowledge goes I would answer yes. Stranger things than these have happened, however, and another man may be occupying the | grave intended for Theo Howard.”’ ‘‘Has any clew been found?” Belton smiled mysteriously. : ‘‘T must now claim the privilege, miss, of refusing to answer your question, unless, of course, you can . satisfy me as to the cause of your curiosity. It would not be politic in us to surrender any of our scerets ~ to a stranger, and even if you were closely con- nected with the officials of the bank, we might find it inexpedient to give you the desired information.” The lady hesitated in agitation for a few mo- | ments, but apparently coming to a sudden deter- mination, she threw aside her veil and stood re- vealed to the admiring gaze of the officer. “T am Myra Ferry, daughter of Mr. Ferry, the president of the bank. It may seem a hasty as well as an imprudent step for me to come here, especially since there are other means of obtaining the infor- mation I have sought from you, but something has impelled me to act thus, a feeling that I shall make a discovery that could not be made without my aid.”’ ‘“T can see nothing improper in your visit, Miss Ferry, particularly if you can give us any clew that will be of advantage. Often the faintest hint serves us the best.”’ “You will realize my motive in visiting you when Gomicbooks.com