In Sight of St. Paul's — page 161: what you’re looking at

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156 . AILEEN FALLS INTO THE TRAP. ‘“But the coroner said the dying ventleman’s state- ment was not of much value under the circumstances, and, when the jury gave the verdict they did, I never saw any one in such arage. And Becky,’’ drawing a newspaper from the capacious pocket of his top- coat, ‘‘listen to what they say in to-night’s paper: ‘Inspector Clarkson has applied for a warrant against one of the parties in the Highgate murder case, which, we believe, has been granted.’ ’”’ ‘‘Oh-h-h!’’ groaned Becky. ‘‘If——”’ But she was interrupted by a ring at the door-bell. “Oh! gracious!’ hurriedly rolling down her sleeves and smoothing her rumpled hair. “Run away, Jim, quick!’ ) Jim obeyed and hurried down the stairs to the regions below. Becky opened the door, to find standing upon the steps Mr. Fletcher, who had been a frequent visitor at this house since he was first driven there by Pal- frey some two months before. There was a worried look upon Gillie’s honest face as he entered the hall. | ‘‘Where’s Mr. Tom, Becky??? he asked, anxiously. ‘‘He went out with the doctor, sir.’ ‘Did he say when he’d return ?”’ No, sir. There was a letter for him, brought by a special messenger, which may have something to do with it.’? . E Gomicbooks co