The $500 Check — page 219: what you’re looking at

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900 THE $500 CHECK. ‘‘ That must explain his being able to go into business for himself.”’ “Yes. Your father is on the track of a man who was his accomplice, or rather his tool, in the matter—the young man named Harding, on whose information your father was arrested. Of course he is placed under a disadvantage in making these inquiries, being under the ban of the law.’’ ‘¢ Mother,’’ said Bert solemnly, “ Iam going to solve the mystery, if possible, make my father’s evidence clear, and expose the real criminal. Jam only a boy, and I don’t know how I shall accomplish it, but I won't rest till I have done it.”’ ‘‘May Heaven grant you success, my dear boy !”’ responded Mrs. Barton fervently. Gomichbooks