The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 153: what you’re looking at

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144, 3 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. the only vacant spot in his heart. The wedding prepara- tions were going on briskly, and all seemed propitious. The marriage had been arranged to take place on the 4th of March, and it was now near the end of February. Charlie Hudson had dropped into the inspector’s office about four o’clock in the afternoon, when, to his surprise, he met Bob Brierly there. He scarcely knew how to meet him, for Levah Hudson was a very good-hearted fellow, he had ample reason for feel- ing indignant with the English detective. Lo his surprise Bob came forward with a friendly face and extended his hand, saying: ‘I beg your pardon, Hudson, for my very rude and un- _ generous conduct that day. I have been heartily ashamed of myself ever since. Will you forgive me?” ‘Since you apologize I cannot refuse to do so,” replied Hudson, rather coolly. ‘< Well, to Sag sae truth, my bad taiper.t arose from my want of success.’ “That was not my fault.” **No, but you told me I ‘ might as well be in England’— do you remember?” ““ Tf I said so, I meant no offense.” *“ Well, forgive me, Charlie. To prove my good faith I will now tell you I have at last made some progress, and I want you to join me in working this case.” “¢ What?” **T mean just what I say.” «But I can’t do it. You insulted me in the presence of every one in the office.” ‘<I have begged your pardon.” “That is all right, but if I came into the case again my fellow-officers would think I was a sneak.” ‘* So you won’t come?” “I can’t.” -” Gomichooks ((0) a =)