The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 174: what you’re looking at

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_ THE- TWIN DETECTIVES. 165 te At first he did not recognize him in his disguise, but Bob - waved his hand, and the old man’s face lighted up with pleasure, for he knew him. A female form stood beside Brierly. It was Hetty. In another moment he was on the deck, shaking hands with his father and bidding him welcome. ‘*T see you brought Hetty with you,” he said, looking at the woman. She stood staring around her, and did not seem to recog- nize Bob. “Yes. What could I do?” ‘‘ Put her somewhere under proper care.” ‘*T don’t Reakeve in the proper care that friendless insane people receive.’ ““Oh! Well, I dare say we can manage her: She is never violent.” ‘Never. I think she has improved lately.” **I hope she does not talk.” ‘* No; never says a word.” ‘¢ That’s all right; come, let us get ashore.” They waited for the luggage to be passed by the custom- house officials, and Hetty seemed interested in the bustle and confusion. | Brierly, senior, was delighted to be.once more in his na- tive city. ‘‘T am longing tosee what changes have taken place,” he said. ‘<So I suppose. What is the legacy worth, do you know?” ‘©T have no idea; perhaps a few thousand.” ‘<T hope it will pay your expenses, at least,” said Bob. His father smiled in a peculiar manner. ‘<T think it will do that, at least.” , They were now in the carriage being driven home. Hetty still seemed much intered in everything. co Gomicbooks