[The Tracer of Lost Persons by Robert W. Chambers]@TWC D-Link bookThe Tracer of Lost Persons CHAPTER XIII 6/9
"Do you insist that I take this case? That I attempt to trace and find for Mr.Kerns a sort of happiness he himself has never found ?" "I implore you to do so, Mr.Keen." "_Ex_actly.
If I do--if I carry it out as it has been arranged--or rather as the case seems to have already arranged itself, for it is rather a simple matter, I fancy--I do not exactly see how Mr.Kerns can avoid experiencing a--ahem--a tender sentiment for the very charming young lady whom I--and chance--have designed for him as a partner through life." "Excellent! Splendid!" shouted Gatewood through the telephone.
"Can I do anything to aid you in this ?" "Yes," replied the Tracer, laughing.
"If you can keep him amused for an hour or two before he goes after his suit case it might make it easier for me.
This young lady is due to arrive in New York at eight o'clock--a client of mine--coming to consult me.
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