The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 163: what you’re looking at

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154 . THE TWIN DETECTIVES. «Do you suppose this man is in the house—this doctor?” ‘No, he ain’t. I saw ae drive out of the yard about seven o’clock this morning.” Then we will have no trouble in dotinte out of this place.” «The men may turn against us.” «“They will not; where are they?” ‘©In the other ward, washing dishes.” ‘Who is the smartest man among them?” «¢ Dennison.” «< Where is he? Can you call him here?” «Yes, I can,” replied Matty. ‘<'Then do so at once.” Matty diseappeared, and returned in a few moments with a short man, dressed in a blue shirt and pants. He looked like a sailor. | ‘«What’s the trouble this morning?” heasked. ‘‘I hope you womerf folks are making enough noise.” “Dennison,” ,said the strange woman ‘‘do you wish to get out of this place?” : — ** Yes, indeed, ma’am.” The answer was given in a tone that left no doubt of its sincerity. ‘‘ Well, let the men do as we have done.” «¢ What’s that?” ‘“Qverpower the nurse, or attendant, whatever he is termed.” «© What?” “Yes. We have got big Sarah tied and gagged in +f closet,” said Matty, pointing to the door with the key. ‘““Phew! But how can we get out?” asked Dennison, a ray of hope lighting up his face. “You do the same with Forbes, and then well go for old Lriggy, and take the keys from him.” **'That’s soon done.” Eomicbooks ((0) : > m :