A Daughter of Delilah — page 138: what you’re looking at

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“THINK OF ISABEL!” 129 driven to Isabel’s residence in acab. Having ascertained - that he was not being followed, his lordship ran up stairs. . He hoped to escape the watchful eye of the janitor. The door of Isabel Russell’s apartments was promptly opened to him, and he was ushered in by Lucy. The siren and Roseberry were evidently expecting him, and when the key had been turned in the door, he glee- fully exhibited the notes which had been handed to him by Edgar Alston to get discounted. "The first installment,’’ he said, ‘‘and the poor fool will be here to-night. You understand?”’ He looked meaningly at Isabel. She nodded. ‘“‘There must be no mistake, and we break camp to-mor- row.’’ ‘*So soon!’ ‘‘Hawkley!’’ he whispered. Gilbert Roseberry started up with a savage oath. ‘‘Vou are safe!’’ the false St. Leonards hastened to say. “This l who am in most danger now. Hawkley suspects something. I shall be here atten to-night, and in the meanwhile another nest will be provided. I will see to that. The old man will visit you in secret to offer you money to give up his son. Play your cards discreetly— 9 and——’ | Isabel interrupted him with a peal of rippling laughter. ‘“T understand. Old men are greater fools than young ones. ”’ “This is no ordinary man.’’ ‘‘So much the better. Variety is charming!’’ Roseberry frowned darkly, and muttered: ‘‘T shall be glad when all this is ended.”’ Gomicboo (Eo) <S