Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 137: what you’re looking at

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THE PLIGHT OF THE EAST-BOUND EXPRESS. 129 in their hearts, they may steer clear of the rocks that shipwreck so many.”’ Bob, discovering the presence of his old friend, looks closely at him and says: ‘Well, what discovery have you made, Senator ?’? ‘‘T’ve found out where the silverware is hidden.’’ ‘oh ?? ‘“At-least I’ve run across a couple of spoons.’? ‘‘Oh, Senator!’’ exclaims Bob’s wife. ‘“‘Come, now, no joking. You wouldn't have it otherwise,’’ says that worthy, blushing under his tan. ‘‘Feaven forbid—it is as it should be.’? ‘‘But you have discovered something else,’’ persists Pemberton. | ‘What makes you think so?”’ “Oh! I’m used to reading faces, you know, and if ever one bore a secret, it’s yours.’’ At this the old traveler laughs. “Vou’ve shot pretty near home. Truth to tell, I have made a discovery—several of ’em—a whole nest, in fact,’’? with an air of mystery. . At this Mrs. Bob sits bold upright. ‘They are on board this train.’”’ ‘Well, that word is rather ambiguous—it covers a great deal of ground, and yet I believe I can really answer yes—they are with us.’’ ‘“’They—all?’’ cries Bob. ‘“‘Let me see—in this car I found a lady—she cov- ered her face with a vail, but was not quick enough to keep it from my eyes, and I recognized one whom I had seen at Hawk’s Nest as your aunt.”’ Gomicbookssco iin