A Daughter of Delilah — page 211: what you’re looking at

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202 RUN TO EARTH. At last the vehicle came to astand-still, justas the clocks were chiming the midnight hour, and the driver said: ‘This is where the old gentleman always gets out. No. 33 is about half-way down.’’ ‘Right!’’ responded Hawkley. ‘‘Stay here until we re- turn. Keep your eyes open, and if you see a policeman, tell him to follow us!”’ Hawthorne avenue appeared to be purely residental, and the houses were of a high, respectable appearance. They were all detached, and surrounded by handsome lawns and gardens. The occupants of all except No. 33 appeared to have re- tired for the night, and after motioning the young men to stand back, Detective Hawkley stole softly toward the front veranda, whence he could peer into a brilliantly lighted room beyond. One minute, and he returned to his impatient compan- ions, who were hiding in the shadow of a huge maple tree. ‘‘Mr. Alston,’’ he said. ‘‘Your father is there, and safe. I cannot see much through the slats of the blinds, but upon that you may rest satisfied. One thing is certain— we have arrived in good time. Now for action! It is just possible that Roseberry and Palmer are out. If so Isabel Russell and Roseberry’s sister must be captured quietly and expeditiously. Then we will bein wait for the two male confederates. If we are faced by the whole of them, do not scruple to use your guns on the men. One minute | and I will reconnoiter. I propose adopting the tactics of a burglar, and have with me the most modern appliances that human ingenuity can invent. You see, the profes- sional thief is so clever that he always manages to keep a ENNIE KOOKS (EO) =)