The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 219: what you’re looking at

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210 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. Charlie Hudson’s face expressed nothing but intense surprise. The bride seemed about to faint, and Mrs. Hudson turned very pale. There was a confused murmur of voices throughout the church, but the clergyman raised his hand. «< Silence!” he called out. When silence was restored he turned to the party of strangers in the pew. They were still standing, and one woman, who was closely vailed, seemed to lean upon the other. ‘“What cause can you show for thus interrupting this most solemn ceremony?” asked the minister, in loud, clear tones. | ‘‘Charles Hudson is the husband of another woman,” replied the man. “Tt is false!” cried Hudson. ‘Tt is true,” answered Captain Lyle, for he was the man who had stopped the service. ‘« Have you any proof of your words?” asked the clergyman. «Yes, I have. Here is his marriage certificate,” handing it to the minister. ‘‘ And here is his wife.” Kstelle gave a scream, and sank into Mrs. Hudson’s arms. That lady looked as if she would faint also. Charles Hudson seemed stupefied. He saw the clergyman examine the paper with a very grave face. ‘It is fortunate you were here in time to stop this sac- rilege,” he said, giving the paper back to the captain. ‘‘Charles Hudson, turn around and face your wife. Wo- man, remove your vail, and come forward to confront this man.” : As Madge obeyed, the whole church was in astate of wild excitement. Estelle lay insensible in Mrs. Hudson’s arms. That lady looked up as Madge came forward. ‘Ss (E(0) aay rs) “ECOmIcboo