The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 141: what you’re looking at

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132 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. As McLean came in at supper-time his daughter noticed how pale and excited he looked. He was so nervous, he could scarcely eat. «‘ What is the matter with you, papa?” she asked. ‘<Nothing much. What have you been doing, Jean?” «T went out walking for an hour.” «Ah! that was right. Archy will be here after supper, Jean.” | ‘© Will he? Then you have been with him Loany et ‘‘ No—at least yes. We were out together.” When the evening meal was over Jean went to her own room at once. ‘< T’ll go into the parlor and wait for Archy,” said McLean. He did not appear anxious to be left alone with his daugh- ter, and she seemed willing to retire. ‘‘ Tl call you after a bit,” said McLean. ‘* We will want to talk a little over our plans.” ‘““ All right,” answered Jean, who was only anxious to get a chance to write her letter. Once in her room she took out her desk and sat down. ‘‘Dear friend,” she wrote, ‘“‘I was so disappointed that you did not keep your appointment this afternoon. What happened to prevent ‘you? That your absence was voluntary I cannot believe. Let me know by bearer when and where I can see you. Yours truly, eos Kaa Cal Ba Jean went to her father’s door and listened. She heard the voices of McLean and Hall. She then sought and found her friend the pantry-boy. That youth began to think he had struck a bonanza. He readily agreed to undertake the mission, and was de- lighted to be the emissary of so fair and liberal a lady. The youth hastened away, and Jean went back to her own room to await his return. Gomicbooks (E(0)