Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 160: what you’re looking at

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152 A FIGHT WITH FORTUNE. ‘The little beast suspects—he will be up to more deviltry. At nine the registry office opens. Good! at eight I will see my friend the register, and together we will defeat the cunning of Monsieur Merle.’ CHAPTER XVIII. A FIGHT WITH FORTUNE. Joe Hooker’s face is one that would attract atten- tion almost anywhere, it is so honest and bright. He seems serious enough, when uttering the words that greet his friend Bob, and that worthy is rather startled by their tenor. ‘News of what, Joe?’’ he demands. ‘‘Come over here to this quiet corner, where we can have a chat.”’ ‘‘T wouldn’t care to remain too long away from Mrs. Pemberton,’’ says the dutiful spouse—he has just been married a few days. ‘Oh, she’ll forgive you when she learns what kept you. Accept my congratulations in advance, my dear fellow. Come.”’ ‘‘T promised her ¥: ‘“This affair concerns a certain family by the name of Gordon, and I believe that was what vour wife was called before she became Mrs. Bob. If there is anything you desire to have explained in connection — — Gomichooksscom