This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ...found the snuff-box, and, then, Harwood was already at the piazza steps. Of course, she might have telephoned to him, but in that case, from the manner of his entrance, the message must have been to come over and take his guest away--which was scarcely probable. Yet, even if she had made such request, it was ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ...found the snuff-box, and, then, Harwood was already at the piazza steps. Of course, she might have telephoned to him, but in that case, from the manner of his entrance, the message must have been to come over and take his guest away--which was scarcely probable. Yet, even if she had made such request, it was of small consequence, beyond possibly putting him in bad odor with his host. He had not the least doubt now of Mrs. Gascoyne's real identity, the snuff-box had settled it, and also had determined him in his purpose. Tomorrow afternoon he would ask to see it; for her to refuse or to temporize was tantamount to confession; and even if she were to continue the bluff and show the box, there were certain marks on the inside of the lid that would confound her--though it were quite possible, if they had not been removed 12 177 long ago, she would now, in precaution, have every scratch rubbed out. However, if the box were to be in its place by to-morrow afternoon, she would have only a few hours for the doing--and silversmiths, even in small towns, were, he knew, not given to finishing a job promptly, or when promised. As for the tale of the broken key, he simply did not believe it. As he reached Fairlawn, the car whirled out and down the avenue toward The Oaks, and he paused until he saw it swing into the driveway. In the hall, William met him with a telegram. "It was delivered just a few minutes ago, sir," he said.--" The gentlemen are in the billiard-room." Landor nodded, and read the wire as he descended. It was from his Firm, and very much to the point: --"Remit instantly proceeds of Hampton bonds. Why such delay?" "Oh, go to the devil!" he muttered, and tore the yellow sheet into tiny fragments. He took...
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