The $500 Check — page 304: what you’re looking at

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LATE ARRIVAL AT MRS. BARTON’S. | 285 **T do not wish to get him into trouble, but if it is necessary in order to vindicate my hus- band’s reputation, I will not object.’ ‘< Albert Marlowe has been a cruel enemy to you and your family,’’ said Jacob Marlowe sternly. ‘*‘Heis entitled to no consideration. The past ten years cannot be recalled; but I think that we shall be able to provide a _ brighter future for yourself and Mr. Barton. The first thing to do is to get him well.”’ ‘‘What is the matter with you, John?”’ asked Mrs. Barton, now for the first time not- ing with alarm her husband’s pale face. ‘‘The doctor says my system is run down, and that I need time to recuperate. I was liv- ing in a boarding-house in Montreal, and the prospect of being sick there was too much for me. I wanted my wife to take care of me, and taking the first train to New York, I con- sulted Uncle Jacob as to whether it would be safe. In the light of Bert’s discoveries he told me to take the risk. So here I am. May I stay ?”’ ‘*Do you need to ask that?’’ said Mrs. Bar- ton, with an affectionate glance at her hus- Gomichoo a!