The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 56: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 47 “¢ Anonymous, eh?” asked the superior officer. ‘< Yes, sir; but it may be true.” ‘“ Have you seen McLean?” ““ No, sir.” ‘* Has he anything to do with the robbery?” “‘ Not that I know of. It seems as if Bob suspected him, ‘or he would not have gone to New York in the same vessel.” ‘Well, I would telegraph Brierly that McLean left in the Hamstead, or rather that I was informed he did, by an anonymous letter. ‘I'his may be a plan to mislead you.” “J don’t think so. It seems to me it is written in good faith, by some person who does not care to speak openly.” ‘* Possibly.. Well, do as I say.” Bates went away and sent a telegram to Brierly, saying that he had been informed McLean had sailed for Australia, but did not say how he acquired his information. When the Scythia sailed on Tuesday, among her passen- gers were Mr. Hall and his mother, and McLean and his lovely daughter. They had a large quantity of luggage, and among the effects was a large black trunk. Mrs. Mordred now went by the name of Hall. She was coldly distant in her manner to Jean McLean, but her son made up for this by being exceedingly attentive. He seemed struck by her beauty, and she was nowise averse to receiving his flattering attentions. His mother watched them with anger rising in her heart. | At length she determined to take Hall to task for his de- votion to Jean. She selected an evening when the girl was not on deck. It was cold, but pleasant, and most of the passengers were enjoying the moonlight. «‘ Archy, I wish to speak with you,” she said. ‘‘ What is it?” he asked, impatiently. ‘‘What is the meaning of your devotion to McLean’s daughter?” (E(@) Al (e 00 (S ‘co >