Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-07
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born be long upon the land, when he
shall have passed through the Gate
way of Swordsi"
And like fash the man was gone
lodging nimbly round the ghari
and across Old Court House street
losing himself almost Instantly In the
press Of early evening traffic.
The dewitt" said Amber thought
fully why should II be assumed
that have any shadow Of an inten-
tion Of entering that dsmnable Gate
way Of swords?"
An incident at the desk, while he
was arranging for his room. further
mystified him. He had given his
name to the clerk. who looked up,
smiling
MIR. David Amber?" he said.
Why. yes.
We were expecting you, sir. You
came by the PoonahY"
Yes, but"
There's a note for you" The man
turned TO rack, sorting out a small
square envelope from others pigeon
holed under "A"
Could 1t be possible that Sophia
Farrell had been advised of his com
,.. ', s'sn'su .
took the missive.
An Eurasian boy left II for you
half an hour ago. said the clerk.
Thank you" returned Amber, con.
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shouioers resisneoiy, Wish JUAN
had minded MS own business ne
SAID ungraiefuiiy; a can TAKE care %
myseH, ms LapertoucheH propa
piy make NE misery Ior me
mere was quailty IN the note
however, 70 make MIN forget ms 70
sentiment OF Quain's weil-meant inter
ference
MY Dear BIZ. II began FORMALLY
TQuains letter did not reach me I'M
til this afternoon; circumstance
which l regret. Otherwise l should
be better prepared to assist you.
have, on the other hand, set afoot
enquiries which may shortly result IN
some interesting information bearing
upon the matters which engage you
] expect to have news OF the Fs. to-
night, and shall be glad to commune
I cate 1t to you at once. ! am presum
ing that you propose losing no time
in attending to the affair of the gold
smith, but l take the liberty Of ad
vising you that to attempt to find him
without proper guidance or prepare
ton would be an undertaking hsz
ardous in the extreme. May offer
you my services? II you decide to &C
cept them, be good enough to come
before ten tonight to the sailors lodg
ing house known as Honest Georges,
back OF the Lal bazaar, and ask foI
Honest George himself. refrainine
from mentioning my name. Dress
! Yourself in your oldest and shabbiesl
clothing; you cannot oyerdo TINS
since the neighborhood IS question
able and a weil-dressed man wouio
Immediately become an object OF sus'
! picion. DO not wear the ring; Keep II
about you, out OF sight. should this
iail TO reach you In time, try tomor
row night between eight ana ten fou
would serve us both well by burning
this immediateiy. Pray oeheve me
yours TO command in all respects"
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