Witch Hazel; or, The Secret of the Locket — page 389: what you’re looking at

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her well. The detective chuckled softly. “Oh, no; far be it from me to accuse any one with- out absolute proof,” he said, soothingly. -‘I merely used her to illustrate what night occur, you kuow ; foritis very evident that no one who had not the freedom of the house could have possibly got away with that valuable piece of jewelry. I expect, how- ever, that it will soon be found. I intend to give the thief just one week’s respite, and if the stolen property has not been returned to its owner at the end of that time I shall feel it my duty to clap my paw’—with a significant gesture of said member—‘upon it. [ wouldn't like to make an unpleasant sensation, you know; I’m only anxious to relieve Mrs. Stewart's mind, and—to pocket the little reward offered for its. recovery. You comprehend?” He arose as he concluded, remarking that the even- ing was somewhat oppressive, and he would not pro- long his call; then, wishing Helena a courteous “cood-night,’”’? he passed out, leaving her sitting white and motionless. and looking as if she had been suddenly turned to stone. (TO BE CONTINUED.) Gomilicbooks.com