The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 122: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 13 “<Tt’s as well ‘A. Prescot’ turned up,” said the clerk, as he booked the payment. -‘‘ Time was up to-morrow.’ A. Prescott followed the trunk as well as he could in the. street cars. The express wagon stopped at a warehouse where fur- niture was stored. Another wagon stood at the door; it was loaded with some second-hand furniture, pictures, etc. - Mr. Prescot came hurrying up, and addressed the drivers — of the two wagons. ‘“‘J am sorry to keep you waiting; I got here as quick as I could; where is Mr. Gordon? Ah, here he is! Well, sir, here are the things I want stored. Just one set of bed- room furniture, and this box contains house-linen, and some crockery.” “All right, sir, bring them in. You say you will be West some time, so hes may as well go down stairs.' Come on, I'll lead the way.” : The black trunk and the bedroom furniture were safely stored, and the expressmen dismissed. ‘< Now, Mr. Gordon, make me out a bill of’ storage for six months, and I'll settle it. If I come for the things be- fore then, you will, of course, refund?” ‘«¢ Yes, sir; ain’t sure how long you’ll stay West?” «« No, it all aoreeiUe upon the state of my di s health. She is very delicate.” ‘‘Yer, sir, sorry to hear it. Health isa great blessing— goes before anything else. I say—five and two’s seven, and two gnd one is ten. Correct, sir. Anything we can do for | you any time, give us a call. Here’s your receipt, sir. Much obliged.” | a * oe x * * x In spite of Hall’s earnest efforts to prevent it, a sort of friendship had prune mB between Mr, Brody and the McLeans, => Eomicbooks (E(0