Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 125: what you’re looking at

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SENATOR JOHN’S SECRET. 117 longed to reach. Come and rejoice with me, Monsieur Merier2 ‘“Pardon—could I also fetch a friend—one who is, in a measure, interested in the outcome of zis busi- ness? I would not intrude, but ze parlor of a church —it is, in a measure, public ground.”’ Of course Bob knows who this friend is as well as though Monsieur Merle had called him by name— Colonel Corneel is indeed interested in the outcome of the intrigue, though not in the way the French- man would infer. still, the policy of Bob Pemberton is to keep his own counsel in this respect. He does not wish to open his batteries until the proper time comes, and the eneiny has unmasked his fire. ‘Bring him along—I may have a friend or two present myself. If he is interested in our little business, well and good,’’ he says, carelessly. The lawyer smiles and rubs his hands. ‘‘At half-past eight—ah! I will be on hand, my dear boy, to see you enter ze realms of bliss. JZon Dieu / you are one exceedingly lucky man,’’ and smiling and nodding he goes to his feed. Bob eats as well as usual. If he is to be married in a couple of hours that is no reason why he should go hungry. He has always made it a practice to pay attention to these details, and thus his health is good. A few minor details remain. Senator John joins him at the table, and gives his report. He has done his duty, and nothing has been neglected, Bob can rest assured, An old traveler CONNIELOOOKKS.E@) im