In Sight of St. Paul's — page 148: what you’re looking at

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A SHOT IN THE DARK. ey Ae He entered the grounds of the villa, leaving Jim Palfrey outside to warn him of-anybody’s approach. As he waited there the sergeant of police passed up the street, and Tom called to him, feeling instinc- tively that he might need some assistance. The conversation that ensued was what was heard by the Panther and Gridston in the drawing-room above, and prevented, at least temporarily, the crime they were contemplating. Tom had not long to wait after that before Palfrey came hurrying through the ornate gates, with the announcement that a cab was coming. ‘‘Perhaps it’s the gent you’re waiting for, sir.”’ And so it proved. In another instant the cab stopped before the gate, and a voice, which Tom, with a thrill at his heart, recognized at once, was heard saying: | AGS? . “Tt’s all right. You can keep the change.”’ “Tt’s Harry,’’? thought Tom. ‘‘Oh, Heaven help me with him!”’ | | As he thought this he came forward to meet the brother whoin he loved so well, but yet, through that very love, he was a little afraid of. ‘Who the devil are you?’ exclaimed Harry, not recognizing him at first. , ‘Harry, old man, how are you?’ exclaimed Tom, tremulously, extending his hand. | Then Harry recognized him as the moonlight fell : Gomicbooks sco