The Vestibule Limited Mystery — page 121: what you’re looking at

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112 THE VESTIBULE LIMITED MYSTERY. “On the same floor with yourself. They have a suite of apartments here.” He looks a trifle uneasy, and lam not quite so positive that he would be able to trust himself alone with the charmer again. That old fascination had deep roots, and even though the tree may~have been cut down, they are liable to send out shoots again. Hence, I earnestly trust he will not be thrown in the company of the pretty woman who is really his wife, at least until Robert has been saved. He promises to be very careful, and avoid her. As he wears no mustache or side-whiskers now, she may not DOE. him should they casually pass on the street. Satisfied that my case is in good hands, I bid the gentlemen good-day, and withdraw. All has gone well, and I am pleased with the progress thus far. Once let the Englishman convince Robert that the woman he believes in has lived the life of a base adventuress, preying upon the community, and he will be ready to believe all the rest concerning the attempt upon his own existence, a portion of which is already known to him, through me. Down below, near the desk, I see Billings. The Scotland Yard detective is evidently waiting for some one, for he watches the stairs and the elevator quietly but thoroughly. 2 - IknowIam in his thoughts, for a smile appears upon his face when he sees me. | “Well, what luck?” he asks, “The best.” “He has accepted the mission 2” “Gladly. He and Robert are old chums,” “The duse you say |” 5 AM | comicbooks col sn