A Knight of the Nineteenth Century by Edward Payson Roe
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page 82 of 526 (15%)
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CHAPTER VIII THEIR VICTIM Haldane drew an envelope from his breast-pocket, and laid it on the table, saying with a reckless laugh: "Well, well, as you say, there is no great harm in borrowing a little of this money, and returning it again before the evening is over. The only question is how to open this package, for if torn it may require explanations that I do not care to make." "We can easily manage that," laughed Ketchem; "put the package in your pocket a few moments," and he rang the bell. To the boy who appeared he said, "Bring us three hot whiskey punches--hot, remember; steaming hot." He soon reappeared with the punch, and the door was locked again. "Hold your package over the steam of your punch, and the gum will dissolve so that you can open and close it in a way that will defy detection." The suggestion was speedily carried out. "Now," continued Mr. Ketchem, "the punch having already served so excellent a turn, we will finish it by drinking to your good luck." |
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