The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 43: what you’re looking at

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34 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. employed in the same office where her son was now engaged. Charles Hudson was a rising man in his profession. He was also a genial, pleasant fellow, well thought of by all who were acquainted with him. He had been a support and comfort to his mother ever since he was a boy. . His cousin, Madge, loved him dearly, but he never sus- pected this fact. Charles was heart-whole as yet, for his life was such a busy one he had no time for romance, and he had never met a woman who possessed the power to touch his heart. His disposition was bright, cheerful, and sunny. He was kind to every one, and Madge fancied he saw her love, and returned it. , They were a happy household. Mrs. Hudson owned the house they lived in, and had a little money besides invested in railway stock. ‘T‘his, with her son’s earnings, kept her comfortable, and enabled her to offer a home to her niece, whose parents were both dead. When Bates, the Scotland Yard detective, sent his tele- oram to New York, the inspector detailed Charles Hudson on the case. ‘« Keep quiet,” said the senior officer -*‘I would not give this to you if I did not know that you were discreet. It is a matter of the utmost importance that we take these people unawares; and, depend upon it, we have smart people to deal with. I shall not give you any instructions—carry out your own plan.” So Charles had come home as happy as a king; and al- though he rarely talked about his business, he could not resist the temptation to tell his mother of. the high compli- ment paid him by the superior officer. When he left them that evening he kissed his mother, afsd said: =] GOmic ,OOKS. com