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ADVENTURES OF ONE NIGHT. 207 ing knows him as one who could not be induced to stretch a point; who has seen and heard all he delivers. When finally Craig says ‘‘that’s all,’? Bob reaches out and shakes hands with him, exclaiming: ‘“You’ve done nobly, my dear fellow, nobly.”’ CHAPTER XXIV. ADVENTURES OF ONE NIGHT. The next point on the programme is to find Joe and the Senator, and give them an idea as to how the game works. By the time Craig leaves him, Bob finds that it is the hour for breakfast, so the story must keep untila more convenient season. Under ordinary circum- stances they might talk 1t over, but a breakfast ata hotel means a waiter hovering over one continually. So they proceed to the dining-room, and break their fast. Gypsy is inclined to be a little sober this morning, as though there are certain things bearing upon her mind. Bob notices this, although he makes no remark. He feels that they are on the verge of some strange development, connected with this case. Another of the party seems unusually grave, and this is Senator John. Asa general thing, he is gay and full of spirits, but this is not the case now. Bob secretly wonders what ails him. GOMIIGcdooks (CO) im 3)