The Dugdale Millions — page 82: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER VIII. COUNTERPLOTS. On the afternoon of the day, the night of whic’: Mason passed at Mr. Stanton’s house, three men sa’ in close confidence in the back room of the Sixt}. Avenue drinking-place frequented by Barber. Twe of the trio we have seen as the companions of the old ballet-master, in the enjoyment of the proceeds of his visit to Dick. The third was aman who could be found every morning about the Tombs courts, acting as counsel for as many of the poor unfortunates caught in the meshes of the police net on the previous night, as he could discover possessed money, or could obtain it. A few years ago such men were called ‘‘Tombs sharks.”’’ The police authorities credited this man with having a wider knowledge of and acquaintance with thieves and men of irregular lives generally, than any other one person in the city. His name was Moore. He had achieved.the prenomen of. “Nesey,” butisvas fee dressed as Counselor by all those who were not inti- mate enough to call him Dennis, the name given him by his parents. The two were giving undivided attention to the tale he was relating. When he had finished, the man with the soft voice relapsed into profound thought, the Others waiting patiently for him to emerge from it. lt is lueky,” ‘he finally said, “thet @ld° Barber as dead. He would have been in the way.’’ No response was made to this remark, but the younger man lit a fresh cigar, and puffed vigorously. 92 Comicboclk C@ 5} EE Oe a ey tb ees Me eee ee ee eee ee ee ae lie’ fot