The Vestibule Limited Mystery — page 193: what you’re looking at

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184 - THE VESTIBULE LIMITED MYSTERY descend to the role of a criminal, and come within an ace of being a murderess, you cannot expect to be treated with the same consideration your sex would otherwisegcommand. “Now, suppose we drop all personalities, and pro- ceed to business. Is there anything which you would like to ask me?” “As I said before, why have you broken your word with us? Is a solemn vow of no importance in your sight, man?” I glance toward Andrews. He opens his mouth to speak, but a motion of my hand silences him. “Evangeline, vour question is a foolish one. You do not stop to think. Can you tell me just what my solemn promise was?” “You gave us assurance that we would not be suspected or troubled about——” here she stops and turns a startled look toward Robert, as the truth rushes over her in overwhelming power causing her face to turn deadly white, and then sending the scarlet tide over cheeks and brow and neck ina - great wave. I finish her uncompleted sentence. “Robert Hammond’s death. Well, neither shall you be. There he stands, in good health bodily, and _ mentally also I hope, despite your efforts. I shall keep my word, and you shall not be troubled on that score. I gave no other promise.” — | “No, but you deceived us.” «Ah! indeed. You deceived him, I batiav a and | ; he came within an ace of paying for it with his life.” “That has nothing to do with your case, sir. You ag made us a promise, and all the while knew you ~ . - 4 ~e a die “el i “ae’ comicbooks.com >