The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 176: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. Ute has Sar about in my own proper person, I have worn a disguise ever since I have been in New York.” | «© Yes, Bob.” Brierly’s voice sounded strange. ‘‘Does this young man—Hudson, I think you ine his name was—does he know of this remarkable resemblance?” “No, he does not.” ‘¢ Why did you not tell him?” ‘‘ Because he is detailed on the case that I am working © on. Idon’t know who is behind him, but I consider him an interloper.” ‘¢'You dislike him?” Was Bob mistaken, or was there joy expressed in his — father’s face? «¢ Yes, I dislike him heartily.” ‘“Does not this resemblance, which you have kept a secret, give you a certain advantage over the other detective?” " . ** It does.” ‘«‘ An advantage you are not slow to take.” «“T am never slow to take advantage.” ««T know it, ay boy. I have brought you up well.” The old man’s face ht up with an evil smile. «* All ‘right. Now here we are. Remember I am Mr. Brody, the drummer.” “‘T’ll not forget; don’t I tell you I was once a detective — myself.” They g cot out of the carriage, and Bob opened the door. — Hetty stood looking about her with a strange look of half- intelligence on her face. ‘¢Tiook at her, Bob,” said Brierly. ‘‘ I swear I believe she is going to get her senses back after all these years.” Mr. Broom now came forward to bid his guests welcome. «Tere’s my father, Mr. Broom, and my aunt that I spoke to you about.” ail = - ‘ - Eomicbooks.co nN