The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 72: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. 63 ‘“ McLean, what are you talking about?” asked Archy, eagerly. ‘“Do you love my daughter, Jean?” asked the steward, abruptly. . “Yes, I love her. When all this business is settled I mean to marry her.” “Well, Archy, I tell you the truth. I will not consent to let you have my daughter unless I find out more about your position. If you can get your baptismal register from your mother, and let me see it, I will tell you something that will surprise you.” : ‘‘] will ask her for the paper,” said Hall, after thinking earnestly for a few moments, ‘Well, be careful; try and ascertain how matters are without incurring her anger.” ‘* McLean, how is her money arranged?” <“She has an annuity settled on her by the late earl.” ‘* Which ceases in the event of her death?” asked Archy, in a low tone. McLean looked at him hastily. He was pale as death, and his eyes avoided those of the steward. ‘“Which ceases in the event of her death,” repeated McLean, firmly. ‘“Do you know who her solicitor is?” inquired Hall, try- ing to speak carelessly. ““T do not. Archy, what are you thinking of?” McLean had grown as pale as the other, and his voice sounded husky, as if he spoke with an effort. | ‘* Nothing, only I thought you knew all about my mother’s affairs.” ‘‘T donot. Your mother never made me her confident.” «“No, nor any one else,” replied her son, bitterly. He hated his mother with all the strength of his evil na- | ture. x Gomicbooks (e(@) mn ; =D