The Dugdale Millions — page 29: what you’re looking at

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A REVELATION. 19 tinued after some silence, and she added softly, ‘‘I hope he will. If he is alive the money is his. He ought to have it. I hope he is being sought for.’’ ‘“"Yes,’’ replied Mr. Hetlow, who was subject to mixed sensations—pleasure that his daughter bore the news so steadily, and disappointment that she showed no greater appreciation. ‘‘Yes, an honest and ener- getic search is now being made. The whole matter has been placed in the hands of Mr. Mason.”’ ‘‘Who?’’ she inquired sharply. ‘‘Mr. Mason—Richard Mason—one of our clerks. You know him—a very able, shrewd, and energetic young man; admirably adapted for the labor.’’ Bessie was silent for a few moments, looking out upon the lawn which she did not see, then asked: **Does he know all the story?’’ **All of 1t,”’ replied her father. ‘““Does he understand that if he succeeds in the search he deprives me of millions?’’ Her father did not comprehend the meaning back of the question, and replied with a smile: “‘He is not dull and must understand such will be the result of his success.”’ ‘‘And he was willing to undertake it—he made no objections?’’ she persisted. Her father, still failing to perceive the hidden mean- ing of her words, replied haughtily: ‘‘I cannot see what interest he can have in it, but to do his duty. I directed him to undertake the search. Heismyclerk. He did not undertake it as the act of a friend.”’ ‘*No,’’ she replied wearily, rising from her seat with a peculiar smile upon her lips. ‘‘It does not look like the act of afriend. However, let us hope he will be successful and forget all about it. The thought of so much riches stifles me.’’ She left her father alone to wonder over the singu- Comicloo S C@ 3}