The Dugdale Millions — page 211: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER XXI. THE TIN BOX. THOUGH he had acquiesced in Mr. Hetlow’s sug. gestion that no action should be taken until Mr. Stanton should be consulted, Dick was not satisfied. The incident of the day grew in importance the more he considered it. ‘The companionship of Harold Pierson and Ransom might be satisfactorily ex- plained, but at present in his eyes it had a decidedly Sinister appearance. Mr. Hetlow’s disinclination to accord any importance to his theory nettled him, and he was doubtless influenced to some extent by his chagrin, when he finally determined to get certain in- quiries on foot without further delay. Accordingly he sought Captain Lawton in his office. To that celebrated detective he related the events with which the reader is familiar, closing with his experience of the morning. “Now,” continued Dick, “this may or may not appear significant to you, but to me it seems most important.” “Tt seems so suspicious to me,” replied the cap. tain, “that I think an investigation should be begun without delay.” “T am very glad to hear you say so,” said Dick, highly pleased to have his judgment confirmed. “Mr. Hetlow evidently regards my suspicion and theory as fanciful. But I think he is influenced bya matter, not even remotely connected with this case, but which disposes him to look upon me with some disfavor.” “JT do not know that upon the grounds you present 2cz Comicbooks.€© 3