[The Tempting of Tavernake by E. Phillips Oppenheim]@TWC D-Link bookThe Tempting of Tavernake CHAPTER IX 18/25
He has been in town all the time since." A distinct frown darkened her face. "He must have had my letter, then," she murmured, half to herself. "Without a doubt," her father admitted.
"Elizabeth, why do you take chances about seeing this man? He was fond of you in New York, I know, but then he was fond of his brother, too.
He may not believe your story. It may be dangerous." She smiled. "I think I can convince Jerry Gardner of anything I choose to tell him," she said.
"Besides, it is absolutely necessary that I have some information about Wenham's affairs.
He must have a great deal more money somewhere and I must find out how we are to get at it." The professor shook his head. "I don't like it," he muttered.
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