Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 126: what you’re looking at

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118 SENATOR JOHN'S SECRET. like the Senator, so well versed in railways and their peculiarities, is just the one to manage a_ busi- ness like this, and Bob is well pleased with what he tells. From the table the two friends repair to their room to finish packing. They have but a valise apiece, for this visit West was only a hurried business one at best, so their lug- gage is light enough. ‘‘All aboard!’ sings out the Senator, at eight, and then grasps his companion’s hand with a look the other cannot fathom. ‘‘Bob, old fellow, you know my sentiments—I’m with you to the end in this affair. “From hints which you say Miss Gordon has let fall concerning this business, I’m afraid our troubles will not end to-night, even if we do confound this old Frenchman and his backer.”’ ‘“My dear fellow, I confess I am of the same opin- ion myself, but nothing can be done—we must await the turn of events. Gypsy’s desire to head East im- mediately is of course influenced by the news I brought her. She will confide this secret to me when she is my wife, and then we will know what we have to meet.”’ ‘“Yes, and at eats it is like fighting in the dark. However, all I meant to say was that you could depend on me always.”’ ‘‘T knew that before you spoke, old boy,’’ warmly. ‘‘And if you will listen for five minutes and forgive me for speaking, let one who once had a dear help meet, but has been a lonely wanderer for many a CORNIE OOO KS.COln