Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 169: what you’re looking at

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A FIGHT WITH FORTUNE, 161 he takes it off, a minute later, every remnant of the new ink comes with it, while the old remains intact. At this Senator John gives vent to his satisfaction in a shout—he sees the figure one in place of the artificial two. ‘Take notice, gentlemen, there is the date. Make a note of it on paper,’’ he says. ‘“‘T can do better that that—I have a means of reproducing the whole page in detail,’’ said Josh, ‘““Fixcellent—how long will it take you?”’ ‘Not more than fifteen minutes.’ Senator John consults his watch. ‘That gives us time to get back to the office. Shall he go on, Mr. Register ?”’ “Certainly. Iam quite interested in this matter, as strange a case as ] ever knew. Reproduce the page, both sides of it, and then, if the page should, by any means, be destroyed, we will be able to replace it.” So Josh Geddings sets to work, and the others watch him curiously. His ingenuity promises success —he does not explain his method, but within less than the stipulated time he holds up two papers. ‘Will that do!’’ he says, quietly. The others examine his work and pronounce is excellent—indeed it covers the ground completely, and they have only praise for it. “Now I will return to the office and put the volume where it belongs. During the day we have many visitors, and, if possible, we will watch to see if any one attempts to mutilate it.” So saying, the register leaves them. Senator John is desirous of getting back to Bob, and also bids his CORNIELOOKS.E© in a)