Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 212: what you’re looking at

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20 4 HEARD AT THE FIFTH AVENUE. journey, which is hardly likely, since they are upott one of the best regulated railroads in the country. Fortune is kind. In due season they reach the great metropolis, and are taken to the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Bob is at home now. He feels like himself when in New York, where he has long held sway. There are not many points of interest, from the sights of the Bowery to the parks, art museums, and studios that he cannot show a friend. Bob Pemberton married and settled is a different individual from the bachelor. ‘The old life, with its gay times, has given way to the new one, and he in- tends to be a model benedict, if devotion to the charming Mrs. Bob will constitute him such. Another day will perhaps open new vistas in the scenery, and developments may be expected that will cause their business to advance. As it is,,all are tired at eleven to-night. Bob has occasion to go below after all the rest have retired to their rooms. He meets a quiet looking man with whom he shakes hands. | ‘‘Got your message, Mr. Pemberton, and I’m ready to pick up your business. ’’ “Glad of it, my dear fellow. I remember how clev- erly you did that little affair down in Wall street, when I engaged you. I have even a more delicate work on hand now.”’ ‘“Two to one there’s a woman in it.”” Bob laughs. “Quite right, but it’s my wife,’’ he says. “What! married, Mr. Pemberton?” Gomichooks:com