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There was a certain dignity in Rushford's aspect which made interruption impossible; but neither man offered to interrupt. The Prince was biting his lips desperately; Vernon turned red and white and red again in evident amazement. "And having said this," concluded the American, "as emphatically as possible, I will very gladly leave you to yourselves."
"You have only to come to my door and knock." "Refreshingly democratic!" and Rushford's eyes danced. "That would appeal to my countrymen. But my ignorance was natural enough. You see, we never have the chance, at home, to hobnob with Highnesses. That's the reason so many of us come abroad. But we're not the real thing the genuine, simon-pure American stays at home and looks after his business."
They were laughing in earnest, now, as they looked up in his face, which had grown suddenly serious. "Why, dad, what ails you?" questioned Sue. "I think it is you who need the pill!" Rushford's face cleared; they were heart-whole thus far there could be no doubt of that. "Perhaps I do," he agreed. "Or perhaps it's only that I'm beginning to feel the responsibilities of my position."
"Which Tellier stole from Miss Rushford's desk," added Cranford, sternly, "leaving this tracing in its stead," and he took from his pocketbook a slip of paper. "Such methods are doubtless characteristic of the Paris police, but they seem to me almost as unworthy as those employed by us." "You are right," agreed the Prince, his face livid. "That dog shall pay for it!"
I shall be glad to send my solicitors to talk it over with you, and explain anything about me which you may care to know " Mr. Rushford's face had gradually relaxed during this harangue, until it was positively smiling. "My dear sir," he interrupted, "if there's anything about you I want to know, I'll ask you.
Both Pelletan and the notary had been careful to respect Rushford's wish that his connection with the hotel be kept to themselves; in all their boastings, rejoicings, explanations, his name had not been whispered; and not even to his daughters had that gentleman confided the secret of his plan to get the excitement he had craved so badly.
I should have overheard everything, but that, unfortunately, he was more clever than I thought. He suspected me. They went together to Monsieur Rushford's apartment I followed, I listened at the keyhole; but they went on into an inner room, and the outer door was locked, so I could not " The Prince, who had listened to all this with blazing eyes, suddenly raised his arm with a furious gesture.
"'Who's Who," she read, looking at the title, and just then a card fell out. She stooped and picked it up. "Why, it's from that odious French detective! Listen, dad 'With the compliments of M. André Tellier, who is sure of Mademoiselle Rushford's gratitude." "Send it back to him," said her father. "Or here, give it to me I'll go down and smash his face with it.
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