Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 248: what you’re looking at

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240 CRAIG HAS IT ALL ARRANGED, At any rate, he has consented to come out of his shell for one night and attend the opera.’’ ‘The opera!’’ exclaims Bob’s wife. “Ves—his daughter will accompany him. ‘This I learned through overhearing a conversation between this Monsieur Merle and his employer, the unnatural son of the old man; they never dreaming that strange ears took it all in. “Tf we can work things properly now, there will be a climax at the theatre, and the end must come as you suggest, in a drainatic way, in the vase home of the drama.”’ : ‘Craig, tell us what to do. We are ready and anxious to obey orders. This affair had better be settled forever before another morning dawns. I am afraid the roses are leaving my wife’s cheeks through anxiety, and I cannot afford that.”’ ‘*If you will promise me, one and all, to do just as I say, I will endeavor to bring about the crisis. Never mind my way—it is a secret as yet, but I can see how success is almost sure.’’ Bob looks around from face to face. ‘‘T believe I speak the mind of all when I say to you, my dear fellow, go ahead. We are all aiming in one direction, and that is to discover the truth with regard to this mysterious Mrs. Wade, and to secure Squire Gordon, so that he may not be injured by those who even plot against his life. Yes, take charge, General Craig, order us as you will, and, my word on it, we shall prove good soldiers. ’? The other smiles at his enthusiasm. Gomicbooksrcom