Nick Carter Weekly: The Little Glass Vial — page 50: what you’re looking at

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ws i "Thank you," said Nick. The bell-boy led the way to room 47, and Nick immediately took possession and bolted the door on the inside. "Now for it!" he exclaimed as he removed his hat and overcoat. A few moments afterward there was a rap at the door. He at once drew the bolt. The door opened, and Anita Alvarez entered. "I beg your pardon," she said, in perfect English. "That stupid clerk must have made a mistake!" She was about to retreat immediately, but Nick stepped between her and the door, and said: "I assure you, madame, the clerk made no mistake. Mr. Gonzales was unable to meet you here tonight. I have come from him——” "Let me pass!" interrupted the woman, with an imperious gesture. "You really must excuse me, madame!" said Nick, courteously. "I am Sam Rogers’ frien _ "I do not understand you, sir," said Anita, whose color had heightened at the mention of young Rogers’ name. "Pray be seated, and I shall explain myself," said Nick, 1n his most gracious mannert. 90 comicboolk CO