Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 124: what you’re looking at

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116 SENATOR JOHN’S SECRET. that it will put his friend in a hole to answer, changes the conversation in a skilful manner. The lawyer beams like a full-blown rose—he rubs his hands joyously now and then, as though he can hardly restrain his satisfaction. Why not, when he has reason to believe everything is working to suit him ? The meal is finished. ‘“When and where sall we meet to witness zis charming little affair ?’’ asks the lawyer. ‘“‘T have made arrangements with the dominie of the little church around the corner.”’ ‘‘Rvery city have one. In New York ze actors zey all are married zere.”’ ‘“The parson will be waiting at half-past eight, in the parlor of the church. We will soon be subjects for congratulation.’’ ‘“You are one lucky man—you win a_ beautiful wife—you step into a fortune already made. Jon Dieu / I would zat I was born lucky,’’ with a groan, and a shrug; then he clutches Bob’s arm and drags his head down until he can whisper in his ear: ‘‘Did you have any trouble, soz amz—was ny part of ze work well done ?”’ ‘“‘Eixcellently,’’ returns Bob. ‘‘And you will never forget me?”’ Pemberton turns and looks him in the eye. ‘“Never, my dear friend, while I live. You have done me a service, whether it was intended as a per- sonal favor or not, and for that I could even forgive many things. This night takes me to the goal I have Gomichooksscom