The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 207: what you’re looking at

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198 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. If she lived he would have heard of her. She would have gone to Hudson’s mother and told her story. Now that his father was in New York there might be dan- ger for him. | He did not know how Brierly would act in such a case. If Madge’s body had been found he would have heard of . it before this. If she had drowned herself, as was most likely, she had floated out to the ocean with the certificate of her marriage in her bosom, and he was safe. He did not feel any remorse for his vile conduct—only relief at being rid of a woman who was getting troublesome. CHAPTER XXXIX. RECONCILIATION. ‘* Flossy,” Mrs. Parsons’ pet dog, had quick hearing, and she was not at fault on the night when the Mary Masson was expected. She barked joyfully, and frisked about. ‘“Hurry, Gertrude,” cried the old lady, in a flutter of ex- citement. ‘*Do hurry and get the door open!’ She had her hands full of good things, which she was hastily putting down. ‘‘ Here we are!” cried a hearty voice, and the captain came in, a gush of cold air coming along with him. ‘Oh, brother, how glad I am!” and Mrs. Parsons clung to his neck, and covered his rough face with kisses. Madge was behind the captain, but in the first flurry of welcome she stood unobserved. “* Well, old lady, what cheer?” asked the Bian returning with interest the hearty embrace. “I am well, brother, and supper is ready. I have your m a) Gomicbooks.co