Old Specie, the Treasury Detective; or, The Harbor Lights of New York — page 107: what you’re looking at

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OLD SPECIE. 99 He seemed to know a great many of those who frequented the place. _ While watching him, the detective suddenly took new interest in the game. Why? : A man had come up and accosted Ben. In spite of his disguise, the keen eyes of the old treasury detective had instantly discovered the fel- low’s identity. It was Amy’s uncle, Mr. Caldwell. His presence here confirmed the suspicion the de- tective had had before. Undoubtedly this man was the secret head of the counterfeiter gang. | He was no other than August Delmar, known to the fraternity as Colonel Blood. | ‘This being the case, the coming together of these two men interested him exceedingly, and he was curious to know what the subject of their conversa- tion might be. It would influence his future movements if he could overhear their talk. . Watching closely, he saw them pass away from the boisterous throng. They could not talk there, and it was evident that a private conversation was desired. Without leaving the room, they found such a place, over near a window. ~ This window opened into the back yard. Quick as a flash Old Specie made this discovery, and then availed himself of it. Passing out through a door which he knew led to the rear of the house, he saw the window. It was open. Gomichboo gS) (E(0) =|