Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 132: what you’re looking at

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124 ENTER MRS. BOB. of all, something that is not down on the bills, but which has a close connection with the game. Monsieur Merle seems to be unduly excited—he and his tall companion are seen to be shaking hands vehemently. They are evidently now in a frame of mind such as results from full confidence of victory. “It is one grand occasion!’’ says the lawyer, aloud. ‘We?’ve won beyond a doubt,’’ replies his com- panion, in a bold way. * Parbleu! J do feel like ze grand hurrah—I am bursting to give one shout.”? ‘Gentlemen, what does this mean ?’’ says Senator John, surveying the boisterous pair in affected surprise. Monsieur and colonel exchange glances. ‘‘Shall we speak, my dear colonel ?”? “Why not? I’m secure now—nothing that can be done will change the case. Yes, inform them all why you and I enjoy this hour—tell them of the clause in old Rudolph’s last will and testament that makes me his sole heir.”’ How grandly he says this, as though by the stroke of a pen this adventurer, who has fought hard times for many a year, has suddenly come into a grand fortune. ‘““Ves, tell it—we are of course amazed, and would be glad to hear the particulars,’? says Senator John. Monsieur Merle throws his chest forward and asumes a theatrical attitude. He is conscious of being the observed of all. ‘‘Zen listen to zis, my friends, my fellow citizens of zis great and glorious country. Rudolph Gordon he makes a will—since zen he die. By zat last will GomichbooksnGco im