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Jane Cable by George Barr McCutcheon
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as he gathered encouragement from the clear, inviting eyes of the
girl he worshipped. The love in those happy, glowing eyes could
not be mistaken for loyal indifference.

She was more beautiful than ever to his hungry, patient eyes; she
was more desirable, more priceless. David Cable and his wife had
been immensely benefited in every way by their months abroad. Jane
had found the sunshine for them and it had been her purpose in all
these months to keep them free from the shadows. They had travelled
Europe over and they had lived in the full warmth of pleasure.

Cable took Graydon aside as they entered the hotel. The latter
had implored Jane to give him a few minutes alone at the earliest
possible moment.

"Tell me about your father, Graydon," said David Cable.

"He is still in--in Joliet," replied the young man quietly.

"He has not offered to help us in clearing up the mystery?"

"I have had no word from him, Mr. Cable. He seems to be in his
tomb. I am afraid he will not help us, sir. He has said he would
not; that means a great deal, I am sorry to say."

He then told him of Elias Droom's strange invitation, adding that
he believed the old man was ready to reveal all that he knew.

"She must go with you to-night, then," said Cable. "It is necessary.
She wants to know the truth. She has said so."
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