[Grace Harlowe’s Senior Year at High School by Jessie Graham Flower]@TWC D-Link bookGrace Harlowe’s Senior Year at High School CHAPTER XXII 11/18
The prisoner hasn't revealed his identity, as yet.
The funny thing is that I had seen the prisoner before.
On the train that we took from New York, after seeing Anne Pierson in the play, I saw this same man try to steal a watch and chain from an old gentleman, who would not believe me when I warned him of his danger." "When we finally reached Oakdale," continued Grace, "I watched to see if he got off the train, and he did.
We saw a man meet him at the station, who--" Henry Hammond sprang up and seizing his hat, said harshly, "I hope you young ladies will excuse me, what you have told me is so interesting that I believe I shall go over to the station house and get all the details.
Will you remain until I return ?" He fumbled in a drawer of his desk, and both girls saw him take out a bankbook. "Thank you," said Grace politely.
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