The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 191: what you’re looking at

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182 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. ‘* Topaz necklace ; eighteen stones, those in the center very large and rare. | ‘‘ Pearl ear-rings and brooch, old style, large pearls. “Two diamond rings, set in black enamel.. ‘‘Hmerald bracelets, two emeralds missing from one bracelet. ‘‘Pair shoe-buckles, mounted, to be worn in the hair; silver sebte small diamonds.” of There are other things, but these he will probably pawn first.” «Thank you, Mrs. Mordred; you area first-class assis- tant.” ‘“‘T am at least anxious to help. I blame myself that the villain is still at large.” «“Do you not repent telling me your story?” «< No, indeed.” ‘‘Well, you are right. He is a cold-blooded, heartless wretch.” ‘“Do you say MclLean’s daughter is no longer in the house?” ‘¢ No, she is not.” m'Then she has gone to Scotland; if she only keeps faith with me, I will be more than revenged.” Her eyes sparkled, and she seemed to regain some of her youthful beauty. ‘<Spiteful as a tigress,” thought Charlie. «<Well, Mrs. Mordred, | must leave you. I’ll send this list to my friend immediately.” : ‘“Good-by, Mr. Hudson. I wish you success from my heart.” Hudson returned to New York. He felt pretty certain he was gaining ground, and that Bob Brierly was going to be distanced for once in his life. Gomicbooks (E(0)