New Nick Carter Weekly, No. 37 — page 30: what you’re looking at

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NEW NIC] ‘*You must tell me.’”’ ‘*T don’t see why.”’ “A great robbery has been committed, and they are wanted.’’ ‘“What have I to do with it?” ‘“Your husband has something with it.”? The woman sank into a chair, and cov- ered her face with her hands. ‘“It has come at last,’’ she sobbed. Herman—my husband—suspected ?”’ ‘‘l am sorry to say that heis.’’ ~~ ‘‘T begged and pleaded with him not to go into the scheme,’’ sobbed the woman, ‘‘and now his whole life is ruined.”? Nick had no taste for this sort of work, but his duty compelled him to go on. ‘*Do you know where Wilson ard Reed to do ‘STs the wretched woman before him. “*Yes,’’ was the reply; “‘but how can I tell?”’ ‘“You will only make it harder for the officers by not doing so. ‘The stole money has been recovered, and the men will ultimately be captured.’’ ‘“‘Well,’’ said the poor woman, ‘‘they are somewhere: out on the Atlantic. They aac sailed aed Saturday night for Copen- Sox z f aoe Pale 2 We Thank you ?!? said Nick. ‘‘What ee - you have told me will do your husband n > hi rm. Now, I want your des & to remain quietly. in your rooms to-night, nd mak ttem pt to communicate f , - . - “a q ‘ ; al — nn — a 4 ¥ ¢ 4 me = 3 ~ a _ - ; . -; i a , oe ‘ ‘a! os | Ng! a2 i i= 3 “ i ' ; a , : | ‘ ad ° <- ot 7} _ a - > 2 ‘ CARTER WEEKLY. . are?’’ he asked, gently, feeling sorry for peat. worm om Saye . yards and Jaap the : basement door, shall do nothing to delay justice. I prom-~— ise you that I will make no effort to com- municate with my husband. May I see him after he is—after he is under arrest?’’ — ‘“He will not bein my charge,’’ said — Nick; “‘but I think I can safely promise you that: 2 4 ““Where is Mrs. - Reed?’ asked thes. woman, ‘‘A long time ago she steppec out for afew moments, and she has not. returned. Have the officers taken her?’’ Nick was at a loss what reply to make. — ‘‘T don’t know where she is,’’ he finally said. ‘‘I believed her to be here with you ?”’ | | ‘“She will not be arrested ?’’ ‘*T think not.’’ ae “She knew nothing of the robt bery, until they talked it over in Reed’s house ey where she could not help overhearing. Then they tried to murder her.”’ Yes, I know,’’ said Nick,with a faint 4 = had the pleasure of releasing — her froin the uncomfortable position in i which she was left, Se pas a cold bath @ for my pains.”’ eee The woman looked up in amazement, ‘“Are you Nick Carter?” she asked. “At your service,’’ said Nick, with a bow. _ y s They know you are at \ teak a on the | @ case,’’ said the wife, brie ly ** Se ~ | ‘Please remen ber your promise,’ Nick said, turning toward the door, “You may trust me,’ pass” the sane $ woinan, as Nick closed the door, and di pak nen the stairs. — ea ick crept cautiously. ov ' &. 7. =, — q ais — , > ~~ : ~ . - ‘ 4 = ay - . H ; — «6 ll | : i ' a S " é 4 = -~ “not | un m ove Se aes —/ - Pe : = ¢ ‘ a 3 ‘ - , = ia > ~ a . oe a a —_ * —, mm q é ‘ . a oe