Chapter

 1 2 | mysterious.”~“It is to be feared, sir.”~“So we must know, Strock,
 2 2 |       leave their homes”~“I hope, sir, there is no such widespread
 3 2 |          curiosity.”~“As you say, sir.”~“You will be free to act
 4 5 |             That is not possible, sir,” I said. “Both Mr. Smith,
 5 6 |     anxiously, “Is there no news, sir?”~“None,” I answered, knowing
 6 6 |          We are no wiser.”~“Then, sir, if you please, of what
 7 6 |           will never be arrested, sir.”~“Why not?”~“Because he
 8 6 |        mountain?”~“Exactly.”~“Oh, sir! I hope you don’t mean to
 9 6 |         want you buried that way, sir.”~“Cheer up, and let us
10 6 |       Long St., Washington, D. C.~Sir,~You were charged with the
11 7 |       knowing what to think.~“Oh, sir! is it bad news?”~I answered
12 7 |         are sure?” I asked.~“Yes, sir and no longer ago than yesterday,
13 7 |          be mistaken?”~“I am not, sir.”~“And if you met these
14 7 |        force.”~“Joke if you like, sir. But I have still two good
15 7 |        care.”~“That will be best, sir.”~My poor old housekeeper
16 7 |         in a half whisper gasped “Sir! Sir!”~“What is it?”~“They
17 7 |         half whisper gasped “Sir! Sir!”~“What is it?”~“They are
18 7 |        men you saw before?”~“Yes, sir.”~Evidently, I could no
19 18|        from so many perils.~“Now, sir,” said she, “now—was I wrong?”~“