A Daughter of Delilah — page 168: what you’re looking at

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EDWARD HAWLEY’S TROUBLE. 159 was surprised to see the well-known figure of Detective Nathaniel Hawkley on the opposite side of the street. ‘‘He is watching for me!’’ muttered Alston, the hot blood surging into his head. ‘‘Perhaps the old man has put him on! Oh, Iam beset with troubles! I am up to my w ears in debt, besides—all for her!’’ He hurried away, but was soon aware that the detective was close upon his heels, and he wheeled round savagely, snarling: ‘“Why are you following me?’’ ‘Oh, don’t put yourself out, sir,’’ was the suave re- joinder. ‘'I must have a few words with you at your club or anywhere in private. A matter of lifeand death. I shall be of some service yet to you, Mr. Alston!”’ ‘‘Curse you! Call a cab, or wait until one passes, and we will drive to the Athenian. IfIgo through the streets with you people will likely imagine that I am under ar- rest!’ He laughed bitterly. “T’ve a carriage two blocks away,’’ replied the detec- tive. ‘‘You are not under arrest yet, but you’ve been sail- ing close to the wind, my young friend. See here, Mr. Edgar Alston! I’ve always had your interests at heart, though you have pretended not to believe me. Don’t for- get our introduction at Covington!’’ ‘“‘T never shall! I have all along regarded you as a meddlesome fool!’’ “Time will show!’’ was the sententious rejoinder. ‘‘I’ve a big case on my hands, and my reputation is at stake!”’ ‘‘Running down the poor fellow who escaped from the Frankfort State prison !’’ Gomicboo cS