The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 39: what you’re looking at

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30) | THE TWIN DETECTIVES. The man who visited her was young enough to be her son, and somewhat resembled her. They were both dark complexioned, bold featured, and seemed to have strong wills. They did not seem to be on the best of terms; the servants frequently heard them quarrel, and more than once the man had gone out of the house in a rage, exclaiming with oaths that he would never set foot there again. He did not keep his word, however, but. returned in a week or two, sometimes in a pleasant mood. Mrs. Mordred sat alone before her sitting-room fire the day the faithful steward paid his visit to London. The sitting-room was neatly furnished and. bright, the tea-table was set, and the cheerful firelight danced; but Mrs. Mordred’s face was gloomy, her straight, black brows knit, and her firm lips drawn down. Just as the time-piece on the mantel chimed six, the door- bell rang. ““Archy!” said the lady, to herself. The door opened, and the man known in ‘‘Short Gardens” as ‘‘ Prescot”? en- tered. He nodded to the lady, who looked up, but neither smiled nor extended a hand in welcome. “Well, mother,” was his greeting, as he flung himself in a chair, without waiting for an invitation to be seated. ““ Well, Archy, what brings you here?” ‘<The usual errand; I want money.” _ ** How do you suppose I can give you money whenever you demand it? You know my income?” she asked, ~ bitterly. | ‘Tl know—but money I must-have. It will be the last.” < What?” | «Yes, the last. I have at length found a road to fortune and revenge as. well.” She started and looked eagerly in his face. His dark, gloomy eyes were fixed on the fire. al ‘ oa) Eomicbooks.co