In Sight of St. Paul's — page 181: what you’re looking at

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176 THE LAST LINK. Tom put his hand to his lips, enjoining silence, and Becky, tremblingly drew back. For a moment Mr. Chichester did not understand all that his admission implied. ‘Then, as it dawned upon him, he staggered back with a cry of horror. ‘What! What do you say ?’’ ‘“That my case is complete,’’ replied the detective, triumphantly, his professional pride for the moment coming to the fore and driving back all softer feel- ings. ‘‘And I shall be compelled to arrest Mr. Thomas Chichester for the murder of his brother!”’ At this Tom stepped fofward, startling equally the inspector and his father. | With head thrown back and figure drawn proudly up to its full height, he announced, bravely: ‘“Here Iam! Take me! I’m not going to’ run away, even from such a charge as that!’ At the sound of: his voice, Clarkson turned with a start. But the effect upon Mr, Chichester was even more violent. With arms outstretched, he staggered toward his son, realizing most fully what he had innocently _ done. | | “Oh, Tom, forgive me!’? he moaned. “I didn’t know! I didn’t know!”’ as Tom sprang forward and caught his father in his arms. mn ~ecomicbooks- co