The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 154: what you’re looking at

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- THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 145 ‘Well, I am sorry. You underrate your own ability, Hudson. In some respects you are my superior.” Ihe whole business had been gotten up by Bob to regain Hudson’s favor, because he watited to get some information from him. He had not intended to work with Charlie again. They now began to talk together in a friendly way, and Hudson invited Brierly to be present at his wedding. Bob was surprised to hear of the marriage, but accepted the invitation, and promised to attend. ‘Where will it take place?” he asked,!in a tone of kindly interest. : ‘“In the Presbyterian Church in Washington square.” <¢T will certainly come,” said Bob, with a friendly squeeze of Charlie’s hand. | The two detectives parted, and as Bob walked off he looked rather grave. | ‘“Things are getting complicated,” he said to himself. ‘‘Tf I-don’t watch Vl get into trouble. If any Londoner who happens to know me by sight should come over here just now I might be involved in a serious difficulty.” He was very thoughtful, and judged it best to pay Madge a Visit. | When he reached the house he at once sought her in her room. She was not there. It was a very unusual thing for her to be out. Feeling sur- prised he sought the landlady. «< Where has Mrs. Hudson gone?” he asked. ‘<< She left here day before yesterday; I don’t know where she went, but I pity her from the bottom of my heart, for she is very unhappy.” For the first time in his life, Bob Brierly was frightened. ‘<T)id she take her luggage?” ny. Gomicbooks co - =>