Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 184: what you’re looking at

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176 PPED ON THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS. Their advance is all very well, and if nothing hap- pens, in another hour and a half they may expect to drive into Gordonville. | Joe Hooker, for a change, has taken his seat out- side, and enjoys a cigar, as they can get an occa- sional whiff of the smoke, though Gypsy begged him not to leave on her account, as she has always rather enjoyed the odor of a good weed. They have reached the apex of the range and are on a level stretch of road, when once more the horses are thrown on their haunches and the vehicle comes to a stand—this time a shot is heard—the plain, unmistakable report of a firearm. ‘“That means business, by Jove!’’ exclaims Bob. CHAPTER XX. STOPPED ON THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS. Sounds of confusion are heard, lights flash here and there, lanterns and torches, while deep voices are shouting. Bob turns to the other two. ‘Remain inside the vehicle.’’ It is all he says as he opens the door, springs to the ground, and shuts the means of egress; but Gypsy already has her head outside the window. “Oh! Bob, be careful—do nothing rash,”’ she says. CORMCEOOOKS. COM