Bob Younger's Fate — page 31: what you’re looking at

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22 BOB YOUNGER’S FATE. if he fails to betray himself in the long run. To some it would seem the height of absurdity to sub- ject such a respectable man to espionage; it would have seemed so to me twenty-four hours ago, but it shall be done. No stone shall be left unturned to fer- ret out the mystery, made doubly mysterious by to- night’s discovery. And that brings to mind the question of Howard’s whereabouts. It will be our duty also to look after every boss 0ie clew that will give us any indication of his fate.’ ‘‘T have no doubt that your BUR VOU anle of Stark will put you on the track of poor Theo.’ “It phe tees will should that person be the ee, party.’’ “Do you suppose I was recognized ?’’ ‘It is possible, though you were so closely veiled that, unless you were shadowed from home, the chances are greatly in your favor. At all events, we must be careful. I will let you out some distance from. your home, and you can reach the house in a roundabout way so as to throw off any suspicion. In the meantime, be exceedingly cautious in all your actions. Don’t leave the house except with an, escort, for if your enemies—I take it that Mr. How- ard’s enemies are your enemies—were to have their suspicions aroused concerning you, they would not hesitate to remove you from their path. Above all, I wish you to observe one thing.”’ “What is that?’’ “Tam afraid you will find this the hardest of all to do, but I have such faith in your ability and good sense that [am sure you will be highly successful in the role I am about to assign you.’’ “You may be sure I will undertake it if you think it will help on with the good work,”’ "& . S » *, - comiebooks.com