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Alexander M.D. Robertson

Joe Leslie's Wife; or, a Skeleton in the Closet


Published by Good Press, 2021

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EAN 4066338089847

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CHAPTER I

THE OFFICE OF A NEW YORK DETECTIVE

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The little clock in the dingy office of Eric Darrell was just pointing out the hour of four when there came a rap on the door. Within the proprietor sat alone, his feet elevated upon the top of a desk, and from his position it was evident that his thoughts were far away, for although he took an occasional whiff at his cigar, it was in an absent-minded way.

At this summons, his interest was at once aroused—his feet came down from their elevated position, and an expression appeared on his face that might have been a smile.

“A woman, by Jove!” he muttered, giving his handkerchief a flirt over the desk where his feet had been so recently deposited.

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