The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 69: what you’re looking at

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60 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. That Britisher will swell your head before he’s done with you.” ‘« And yours, too,” Bob was tempted to answer. ‘Well, I don’t think so.” <All right, have it your own way.” And the detective walked off rather indignant because his advice was disregarded. | ‘Well, I am safe anywhere after that, said Brierly, tri- umphantly. ‘‘When a man who has known Hudson all his life stands up and warns him against me /” And he walked off briskly in the direction of Cottage Place, It was a bright afternoon, and the streets were crowded. Quite a number of people saluted Brierly, who returned their greetings very cordially. He had now reached Hudson’s home, and he rang the bell, with a hand that was perfectly steady, though he was about to play the part of the serpent in the garden. Madge opened the door; her face grew bright as she saw him. | “Oh, Charlie, I am so glad to see you! Auntie has gone out, and I am all alone.” ‘‘ Are you, dear?” ‘““ Yes, I have been sewing all day, and I am tired of my own company.” ‘«< Where is mother?” ‘She has gone to Brooklyn.” “Well, Madge, I am not sorry, I want to talk with you. Hallo! look at that clock. It’s a whole hour fast.” ““Isit? Why, I thought it was slow.” ‘No, it’s fast. I am going to Philadelphia by the four o’clock train.” ‘‘Are you? How long will you stay?” ‘Only till to-morrow, I expect, but I may be detained. (E(0) m = Gomicbooks