The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 216: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 207 ‘When he had driven me mad he left me, knowing full well what I would do.” “Poor girl!” ‘¢T was too proud to carry my complaint to his mother. I put this paper in my bosom and jumped into the river.” ‘“‘Why did you take the paper?” ‘‘ Because I did not want people, when my body was found, to think I died to hide my shame.” “Well, Madge, I could not have heaved this if I Ha not seen the evidence with my own eyes.” ‘“No; and you cannot believe what a cold-blooded wretch Hudson is. I often looked at him and wondered if this could be my refined, sensitive cousin. He had always ap- peared such a true gentleman in every action—so careful of the feelings of others. Why, even the tone of his voice was different.” ‘* Well, dear, what do you wish me to do?” ‘<'T'o go with me to this wedding to-morrow night. I do not love Hudson now, but I will save another woman from the deep misery I endure.” ‘* You are right, and I will go with you.” ‘<’Thank you, kind friend. I knew you would.” ‘“Now, Madge, I will leave you. You must try and sleep.” “‘T will sleep. My mind is at rest now. Good-night.” The party down stairs were talking over the unhappy business when the captain joined them. Charlie Hudson was a favorite of Mrs. Parsons, and the — captain’s wife had béen very favorably impressed by his quiet, unpretending manner. . ‘J cannot understand it,” shesaid. ‘‘ He seems a thor- ough gentleman.” ‘<T would not believe it on any one’s evidence, but I must believe my own eyes,” said the captain, lighting his pipe. ‘<T shall go with Madge to-morrow night,” Mrs. Parsons se. cComicbooks co