The Tragedy of X: A Drury Lane Mystery |
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... detective said : “ Here , Chief - let me help you , " but Thumm did not reply ; he was tugging at the carpet . The detective sprawled on his belly and sprayed the beams of a pocket flashlight on the area beneath the bed . Thumm muttered ...
... detective said : “ Here , Chief - let me help you , " but Thumm did not reply ; he was tugging at the carpet . The detective sprawled on his belly and sprayed the beams of a pocket flashlight on the area beneath the bed . Thumm muttered ...
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... detective turned to Jeanne DeWitt , who had sat up during this conversation , listening almost with eagerness . The detective seemed puzzled by the peculiar expression on her face . He said , with a clumsy attempt at graciousness : " I ...
... detective turned to Jeanne DeWitt , who had sat up during this conversation , listening almost with eagerness . The detective seemed puzzled by the peculiar expression on her face . He said , with a clumsy attempt at graciousness : " I ...
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... detectives was lounging in the hall . The man looked about quickly . " Is the butler still downstairs ? " " I'll see . " The detective walked away and returned shortly with a shuffling Jorgens . " Yes , sir ? " Drury Lane leaned against ...
... detectives was lounging in the hall . The man looked about quickly . " Is the butler still downstairs ? " " I'll see . " The detective walked away and returned shortly with a shuffling Jorgens . " Yes , sir ? " Drury Lane leaned against ...
Contents
ACT I | 15 |
A Suite in the Hotel Grant | 23 |
The FortySecond Street Crosstown | 30 |
Copyright | |
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