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112 BOB YOUNGER’S FATE. “You ought to be very thankful.” “T am willing to make reparation. ”’ ‘“T am afraid you are moving too fast for a thor- ough reformation, my good woman.’ “Oh, you don’t understand me, sir; I don’t call it | ~areformation. All I want is proof of Stark’s per- fidy, and [assure you I will not hesitate to reveal alll know. Can you give mesuch proofs? Ii so, come down stairs with me, and with a bottle of wine between us, we will doubtless be able to arrive at an understanding.” “Oh, yes; ’ll go with you, but there must be no little games played on me, such as you attempted last evening.’”’ “Certainly not until I hear what you have to say.” Irene’s manner was most cordial and earnest, but the detective made no pretense of trusting her. He followed her, however, and at last stood beside her in one of the lower rooms. She now faced him at the distance of a yard. “What will happen to me should I give you such information as you desire regarding this matter?’’ “Of course you will not be molested.’’ » “My life would not be safe unless the whole gang were captured.’’ “Then we must make arrangements to capture the whole gang. Are you willing to render our descent upon them completely successful ?’’ There was a perplexed look on Irene’s face, and her foot moved restlessly about over the floor. “Ves”? she said at last, with a smile, ‘‘I am ready. to make your descent completely successful. ”’ As she uttered the last word there was a percepti-. Oh click, and before Belton could make a move that: GComicbooks (e(@)