The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 31: what you’re looking at

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29 «THE TWIN DETECTIVES. Prescot was the master in this, as in all else he undertook. He spoke to the steward in such a contemptuous tone, that the letter felt nettled, but dared not show any resentment. “Oh! well, if you think we had better go, I am willing,” he said, rather sullenly. ‘‘T think it is best—I know it is best. If we stay here, Brierly will ferret out the whole business; but when we do go, we will leave your hopeful son, Master Donald, behind us.” 6¢ Kh Pr: “<T say we will allow Donald to remain in Scotland.” ‘<1 don’t see how we can do that very well.” Ee Well; ok do.” “Howe” ““T will allow him just enough money to keep him from dashes He can add to his income by working, if he likes.” Well, I suppose I have no choice in the matter—and J€@an?” ‘¢Goes with us, of course.” «Why can’t Donald go? He knows nothing.” ‘“No; but other people can learn all about us by lending him money to buy liquor.” ‘< How can he tell what he does not know?” We can tell what he does know—and that is too much. We will change our names when we reach New York.” Very well. I trust myself in your hands.” ‘‘ Tt is well for you to do so.” ‘“You have not seen anything suspicious in this young man’s conduct?” “No. Since he came to my house he has been very quiet, minding his own business.” “Does he pay attention to your daughter?” ‘No; indeed, she would not look at a gamekeeper.” «*Qh!—high-minded!” sneered Prescot. m GOMIG e(oye) S|. GO