The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 188: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 179 - On the mantel were ranged the letters for the boarders. Hudson walked up and examined them. There was a letter for McLean, addressed in a strong, bold hand. It bore the Boston postmark. — © Hall is in Boston.” Just as Hudson put the letter out of his hand one of the chambermaids hurried into the room. | ‘Have the letters come?” she asked the pantry-boy. ‘¢ Yes, on the mantel-piece.” “Give me Mr. McLean’s mail, for he likes it taken right up to his room.” “There is ‘Mr. McLean’s mail,’” said the boy, mocking her tone, and handing her the-letter. ‘“Shut up your saucy mouth, you’re too fresh,” cried the — girl, angrily. ‘‘Bah! Go along, greenhorn!” replied the boy. The girl made a face and left the room with the letter in her hand. ° | A moment after Mr. Brody came in; he also examined the letters. ‘© You’re too late,” said Hudson to himself. Bob bowed politely to him as he passed along to his place at the table. McLean was late in coming to his breakfast, and he looked pale and care-worn. ‘‘Had bad news,” thought Hudson. Bob Brierly sat next to McLean, and was most assiduous — in his attentions to him. Hudson did not try to press his friendship, for he thought it was better to hold off a little and see whether the English detective recognized him. He soon came to the conclusion that he did not. | Like most other extra smart people Bob did not credit ‘other people with any smartness at all. . =D Eomicbooks.co m