Bob Younger's Fate — page 67: what you’re looking at

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58 - BOB YOUNGER'S FATE. “How did you obtain information of our depart- ure?’’ ‘“‘In the simplest and most sooidental way in the world. A couple of men stumbled by some lucky chance into a restaurant where I was seated, taking some refreshments last evening. They were not the most prepossessing of men, and I would not have noticed them, at all had not a word spoken in low tones reached my ears. That word was your name. In aninstant I was all attention, and, un- seen by them, drew nearer on pretense of picking up a fallen article from the floor.. My ruse was suc- cessful even if I did but catch only a few words. They were aware that you were about to leave town in company with your good. friend Stark, and were waiting for the first opportunity to get away. I hesitated no longer, but at once introduced my- self, stating that I was after revenge, and would be satisfied with only you as its object; they might keep whatever money they should find upon your person. It did not take long to persuade them, in view of the fact that I was able to give them nota little information on points they were ignorant of. It is sufficient to say that your every movement was _ thereafter scrutinized closely, and even when you were riding the streets of Minneapolis in your be- coming farmer costumes, your footsteps were as closely dogged as ever man’s were. Our plot was successful, as you know already. My robber friends have the money ; I shall have my revenge!’’ “Where is Scott?”’ ‘“He’s safe enough in another apartment, and will be freed in due time.’’ “IT should not be greatly surprised Mi ascertain — : 3 | | that he is one of your confederates. His looks are comicbooks