The Dugdale Millions — page 121: what you’re looking at

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PLAYING THE KNAVE8. ¥ig ‘‘Nothing you need grow warm over,’’ quickly replied Mr. Stanton. ‘“‘I think I have judged you accurately enough to be assured that you would never be guilty of such an intrigue, but if this statement was presented to a lawyer, without knowledge of the kind of man conducting the search, the fear would instantly rise in his mind, that with such an incentive as you have admitted, there was a danger to be guarded against—that an heir would be presented, whether Dugdale was alive or dead, discovered or undiscov- ered.” Dick turned pale under this suggestion. “T never thought of such a thing,’’ he gasped faintly. ‘‘T know you never did,’’ said Mr. Stanton, witha laugh. ‘‘The very fact that you have been frank enough to confess your motives puts that supposition out of the case. Don’t let that worry you, but go on with your work. As the matter stands I do not see that Iam called upon to interfere. I will stand by you at every turn of the matter.”’ Putting out his hand he took Dick’s ina strong grasp, and said: ‘‘As you are protecting the honor of Mr. Hetlow against himself, I will protect your honor against your- self. Don’t let this free talk alter any of the present conditions.”’ He departed, leaving Dick considerably shaken by the interview. Shortly after, Dick went into the street, and in time to receive from Bessie Hetlow a polite recognition as she entered the carriage with her father. Comicbookks CO 3