The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 89: what you’re looking at

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80 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. «¢ And now, do tell me about auntie. Is she very angry with me?” «She is very uneasy—very anxious to know if you are happily married. Are you, Madge?” he asked, playfully. “Qh, Charlie! 1am so happy! J never hoped for such happiness. Sometimes I tremble for fear it is all a dream— that I will wake from.” ‘You are not dreaming, love!” he replied, pressing her fondly to his heart. ‘* And poor auntie is anxious? Don’t you think she will - soon forgive us, Charlie?” ‘‘ Yes, dear; have patience.” ‘«¢And I have been careful, Charlie. I have not even looked out of the window.” “That is right; and if you go out, wear a thick vail, and don’t go near any street where you are likely to meet your aunt.” ) ‘“My aunt! How funny, Charlie. You used always to call her ‘ mother.’ ” «Yes, dear, don’t notice me much; I am very tired.” Happiness lent new beauty to Madge’s face. She proudly wore her wedding-ring, and freely displayed her passionate love for her youthful husband. They were boarding, and Madge explained her husband’s frequent absences by telling the landlady his profession. ‘©T know there is a detective of the name of Hudson; he was employed in a case in the store where my husband is employed,” said the lady. ‘‘ Yes, Charlie is young, but getting on in his profession. His father was a detective,” repled the young wife. She was indeed plunged in a happy dream, from which she was doomed to have a terrible awakening. mn comichbooks-co