Taken Alive, and Other Stories: With an AutobiographyDodd, Mead, 1898 - 375 pages |
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Page 42
... replied Mr. Alford , with a little surprise . " Have you a man , then , who answers to the following description ? " He gave a brief word photograph of the criminal . " You want this man ? " Mr. Alford asked in a low voice . " Yes ...
... replied Mr. Alford , with a little surprise . " Have you a man , then , who answers to the following description ? " He gave a brief word photograph of the criminal . " You want this man ? " Mr. Alford asked in a low voice . " Yes ...
Page 48
... replied Brandt , quietly . " Besides , I have a motive in this case which would lead me to take a man out of the jaws of hell . " " That's what you may find you are attempting here . Well , we're in for it now , I suppose , since you ...
... replied Brandt , quietly . " Besides , I have a motive in this case which would lead me to take a man out of the jaws of hell . " " That's what you may find you are attempting here . Well , we're in for it now , I suppose , since you ...
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... replied Brandt , adopting his old ver- nacular ; " but I guessed as much , for I knew there was more ' n one shady feller in this gang , and I took my chances on findin ' you , for says I to myself , if I can find Bute , I've found the ...
... replied Brandt , adopting his old ver- nacular ; " but I guessed as much , for I knew there was more ' n one shady feller in this gang , and I took my chances on findin ' you , for says I to myself , if I can find Bute , I've found the ...
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... replied the detective , with a laugh . " Don't be alarmed . I shall not remain in your house , but in the neighborhood . " " You are trifling with your life , and , I may add , with mine . " " Not at all . Come up to your bedroom ...
... replied the detective , with a laugh . " Don't be alarmed . I shall not remain in your house , but in the neighborhood . " " You are trifling with your life , and , I may add , with mine . " " Not at all . Come up to your bedroom ...
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... replied Apache Jack , who , now that he was alone with his confederate , could speak his style of English fast enough . His character of half - breed was a disguise which his dark complexion had suggested . " Ter - morrer night , ef ...
... replied Apache Jack , who , now that he was alone with his confederate , could speak his style of English fast enough . His character of half - breed was a disguise which his dark complexion had suggested . " Ter - morrer night , ef ...
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Taken Alive and Other Stories: With an Autobiography (Classic Reprint) Edward P. Roe No preview available - 2018 |
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