Bob Cook and the German Spy by Paul Greene Tomlinson
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"Huh!" sniffled Bob. "Name one of the men." "They may get fooled," said Frank darkly. "Something might happen to their factories and they'd lose money instead of making it." "What do you mean by that?" "Oh, you know all right." "He hasn't named anybody yet," Hugh reminded his friend. "That's right," exclaimed Bob. "Who are they, Frank?" "Well," said Frank, "one of the men who thinks he is going to make a lot of money but who may get fooled is--" "Go on," urged Bob, as Frank hesitated. "Your father!" snapped Frank suddenly. Quick as a flash Bob's right arm shot out and his clenched fist caught Frank squarely on the nose. Hugh started forward as if to help his friend, but Bob waved him aside. "This is my affair," he panted. Whatever else he was, Frank was no coward. Blood was already trickling from his nose and the force of the blow he had received brought tears to his eyes. He recovered himself almost immediately, however, and with head down rushed at Bob. Bob was waiting for him and sent a crushing blow to his opponent's jaw. Again Frank staggered back, but a moment later |
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