The Vestibule Limited Mystery — page 16: what you’re looking at

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' Se | Sane as Bret sues Wie Pe : | comicboo THE VESTIBULE LIMITED MYSTERY. 7 “That depends where my destination is—if Cali- fornia or Europe, less than half an hour, but if you want me to travel to the other world, I should want forty odd years to get ready in.” “The half-hour will do in this case, Craig, I have already telegraphed to secure you a berth in the Chicago Limited Vestibule express which leaves at 10 A. M.” : “Then Chicago is my goal, colonel?” I ask. “That depends pretty much on circumstances and yourself, Mr. Craig. It may be but one of your — - stopping-places on a trip around the world,” he re- plies, with a smile, at which I shrug my shoulders unconcernedly. | “T have gone globe-trotting with only a valise at my side before now, and I suppose I could do it again. Will you give me the directions?” He hands me an envelope. “You will find them written out in that. Here is aroll of bills for current expenses. Keep a strict account of expenditures, and if you need more draw on me. This case is of the greatest importance. and if success can be obtained, it will be a big amount in your pocket, 1 give you my word, Mr. Craig.” “Good. That is what I like. It is worth while devoting one’s whole energies to the business. How about that Livingston affair, sir?” “That is still open, I believe?” “T am sorry to say it is, colonel.” He looks at me reflectively for a moment, smooth- ing his chin meanwhile, with a measured move- ment, as though this action has something to do with stirring up his thought. 3 “I was tempted to go on this case myself, Mr. cS m