The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 35: what you’re looking at

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26 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. -€Tt would be worth a trial.” re eB” ‘<T suppose I had better leave now?” «<The sooner the better. Good-by.” While this conversation was going on Bob Brierly was not idle. He knew Short’s Gardens as well, if not better, than any officer in London.” He entered the alley with a confident step, and stopped at the door of a house two numbers away from the one where McLean met Prescot. Brierly opened the door with a latch-key and passed into the house. The only occupant of the hall was an evil-looking old wo- man. She was evidently just about leaving the house, for she wore a ragged cloak and a rusty bonnet. She seemed surprised when Brierly met her, but was pleased to see him. | ‘“Why, Gibbin—where did you come from?” she asked. ‘<From Ascot,” replied the detective. : «© What luck?” **Good luck, Granny Foster. Here’s a crown for you.” The hag’s eyes glistened as she seized the money. © 'Thank you. You never forgit the ould woman.” ‘<Never. Now be off, for I have plenty to do. I hope my room is empty.” | ‘“Yes, indeed. Go right up.” Brierly passed up stairs, and the old woman leit the house. | ‘¢Oh! I thought that would settle her,” said Bob to him- self. ‘She's off to buy gin. Now’s my time.” He ran down stairs and along the hall, opened the door, and descended to the basement. y (e(oynal el oye oks.€o