The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 18: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 9 - Why should he not add to his income by taking the new gamekeeper to board ? “What would you be willing to pay?” he inquired, an- swering the stranger’s question with another, after the man- ner of cautious people. . ‘Well, sir, I would pay every shilling I could spare as ~ long as I got into a respectable house. I have been very well brought up, and I promised my mother I’d try and get into a private family. She approves of my keeping myself away from bad company.” ““She is a good woman;.George, and you do well to re- member her advice.” “‘Oh, yes, sir. I value my mother highly.” ‘That is right, George. Well, considering that it is your mother’s wish, [ll break through my rules. You are a stranger, and we must always receive them hospitably. VIll board you in my own house for twenty shillings a week.” George warmly expressed his gratitude, and accepted the terms, which were most exorbitant under the cir- stances. “You'll have half a erown left,” said the steward, think- ing that he might have rather overdone the business. ‘‘ Half a crown, and that’s as much as any young man ought to have for spending money.” He appeared to forget that the young man might require boots, clothing, etc.; but the new gamekeeper never re- minded him of the facts. | He seemed perfectly unconscious of them himself. A greenhorn that could be imposed upon. : Jean McLean had entered the room while her father | talked with the English gamekeeper. She was a beautiful girl. Her hair was bright nut-brown; her eyes almost the same hue, and her complexion clear and rosy. =a) GEomicbooks.co