Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 219: what you’re looking at

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ADVENTURES OF ONE NIGHT. 211 arms and places her in an easy-chair, after which he goes on with his search. ‘‘Nothing of consequence rewards him, so that he sees no reason for remaining. It happens, however, that his adventures have only begun. ‘‘As he turns toward the door to go, he discovers other visitors. Three men, their faces covered by masks, have entered. ‘They spread out like a fan— and his retreat is utterly cut off. ‘“They advance from all sides, thinking they have the old man demoralized. To their utter amazement he squares off, as might a Corbett, and meets them eagerly. “T would give fifty dollars to be able to see that little circus. If you knew Craig you’d appreciate the situation. I said he was something of an athlete; the fact is, he has a bushel of medals which he has won as a member of our athletic club, for all-round athletics. Asa boxer I never met his equal; he has punished me many a time.”’ ‘The brute,’? murmurs Mrs. Bob, who, neverthe- less, seems decidedly interested in the recital. ‘“He gave them the benefit of his knowledge, and practiced all his scientific moves upon them, no doubt greatly to their edification. Craig passed over the scene very lightly, but it must have been a menagerie. He simply said he had a little amusement —that one fellow picked himself up in the hall and vamosed—a second he had the pleasure of kicking down the stairs, when upon returning to demolish the small chap he found him hanging out of the win- dow to the fire-escape, down which he went with a GomMmichbooksneo iim