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244 THE DUGDALE MILLIONS. to her uncle, or to anyone else except Dick. And, as soon as she could send him word, she would ask him to come to Springhill that she might consult him as to what should be done. The fact that Mr. Stanton and Wallis had left the house and that Mrs. Stanton was alone, was immedi- ately conveyed to Bob and Ransom, who were in hid- ing in the neighborhood. As soon as it was safe for Bob to make his appearance at Springhill he boldly entered. He was fortunate in finding Mrs. Stanton in the hall. She was surprised upon seeing him but nevertheless greeted him with an exclamation indica- tive of her satisfaction. Bob did not wait for her to ask any questions, but abruptly said: ‘*You did not keep your engagement of Wednesday night; nor have we had the box which you promised we could secure.’’ ‘It was not my fault,’’ replied Mrs. Stanton. ‘‘The tin box was upon the same table as the ones you took were.’’ ‘*You are mistaken as to my having taken them,’’ replied Bob. ‘‘The person I sent found on his ar- rival that the window was not arranged so that he could lift it, and he was forced to break it open. Il would not have permitted that had I known it, but when he did enter in this forcible manner, he found upon the table two boxes, the only ones that were there, and carried them off. As you must know they contained nothing of importance to us.”’ ‘They have been returned,’’ said Mrs. Stanton. ‘*Mr. Stanton has now gone to the village for the purpose of making inquiries as to where they came from.”’ ‘*He will not find out,’’ said Bob. ‘I know they were returned and I know the sending of them cannot be traced. However, it is not to talk about those boxes that I have cometo you. Iam here secretly, for Ido not wish anyone to know I have seen you. comiclbooks.c