When London Sleeps — page 197: what you’re looking at

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CE ce THE ESCAPE ROOM. — from the room, rejoicing at the success of his inquisi- torial measures. : | But, shrewd and unscrupulous as he was, for once he had been overreached, by one who in spite of the ineflable torment to which she had been subjected, had proved herself cleverer than he. For, Hilda Corrode had given the wrong address. At least for a time Queenie was safe. But when Haynes should find out how he had been duped, what would happen then? “‘Come, mamma, come,’’ said Leila, trying to draw her away, ‘‘there is no one here now. Let us run away together.’? Hilda for the moment was at her wits’ ends to know just what it was best to do. “But where, my darling, where??? she said, glancing wildly about her. ‘‘There is no place this man would not seek us to wreak his vengeance. I have you in my arms again only to bring further danger upon you. You, my little one, whom I love better than my own life.’ And she covered the sweet face of the child with kisses. . : | Then, rising to her feet, she endeavored to collect her thoughts. Leila clung close to her. “Tt don’t mind, mamuna,’’ she said, encouragingly, “so long as Iam with you.”’ ‘‘But we must part again, dear,’’ groaned her un- fortunate mother. ‘‘Iam powerless to protect my only treasure. I must hide you. But where? How?” Faia was one uaeut far bey ond her years. She | | ymereon e's: com - > art 7 i Ny 4 py. - - * 2 "> Ayet be “et i.