The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 129: what you’re looking at

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e 120 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. ‘We are in her power; that’s a sure thing,” said the steward, thoughtfully. | “Yes, we are; and she is a very strange woman—so silent and queer. ‘“She has always been a VE woman.’ “She has, but she grows more ae If I thought there was any danger, I’d place her in an insane asylum.” ‘«©What!” said McLean, in a startled tone. “Yes, [ would.” “You could not. You would have to get two doctors to sign a certificate that she was insane, and you could not do so ‘without they examined her. She would suspect some- thing, and be furious. Her temper is not much better than yours, Archy.” ‘No; but all that is not necessary if I placed her in a private asylum—a sort of retreat.” ‘“TIs there such a place?” “Yes, I have been making inquiries.” “Well, but what about money matters?” “‘¢My mother a ew her half-year’s allowance yesterday. She has it now.’ . ‘Do you know how much it is?” «‘ Yes; the earl allows her two thousand pounds a year. She has five thousand dollars now. The two men sat until midnight plotting villainy. Before Jean retired she wrote a note to Mrs. Hall: ~ ‘Dear FrienD : The important interview is over. I soon convinced my father that I was right. Meet me at the corner of Fourteenth ~ street and Sixth avenue to-morrow atternoon at four o’clock. I willbe alone, and I want to talk with you. ‘¢ Yours truly, J. M. L.” Jean wished very much that she could send this letter by a messenger, for she wanted Mrs. Hall to receive it before her son returned. } . Lad Serr (E(0) m <9) Gomicbooks