Fashion and Famine. Ann S. Stephens
combination of figures that entered Jacob's head, was given with a quiet simplicity that left no suspicion of their truthfulness.
"Very well—come to-morrow, say at two o'clock."
Jacob made an awkward bow. In truth, with his loose joints and ungainly figure, this was never a very difficult exploit.
"A minute more. Should you know that lady again?"
"Should I know her!" almost broke from Jacob's lips; but he forced back the exclamation, and though his frame trembled at the mention of his mistress, he answered naturally as before.
"Wal, it was dark, but I guess that face ain't one to forget easy."
"You may be sent for again, perhaps, by the same person."
"Jest as likely as not!"
"You seem a shrewd, sensible fellow, friend!"
"Wal, yes, our folks used to say I was a cute chap."
"And pick up a little information about almost everybody, I dare say!"
"Sartainly, I am generally considered purty wide awake!"
"Very well, just keep an eye on this lady—make a little inquiry in the shops and groceries about the neighborhood—I should like to learn more about her. You understand!"
Jacob nodded his head.
"You shall be well paid for the trouble—remember that!"
"Jest so!" was the composed answer.
"Very well, call to-morrow—the man will bring you to my rooms," said Leicester, turning away.
"I will," muttered Jacob, in a voice so changed, that Leicester's suspicions must have returned, had it reached his ear.
The next moment the fictitious driver came rushing down the Astor House steps. He dashed the silver impetuously upon the pavement, and plunged into the carriage.
"Drive up the Fifth avenue, till I tell you to stop and let me out," he shouted to the coachman; then sinking back in the seat and knitting his great hands hard together, he muttered through his teeth—"the villain!—oh the villain, how cool, how etarnally cool he was!"
CHAPTER VI. THE TEMPTER AND THE TEMPTED.
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