The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont
Book Excerpt: onting me. Here was a man about whom we knew nothing whatever. I had come to the instant conclusion that he was a prince of criminals, and that a sinister design, not at that moment fathomed by me, was on foot to get possession of the jewels. The handing up of the cheque was clearly a trick of some sort, and I fully expected the official to return and say the draft was good. I determined to prevent this man from getting the jewel box until I knew more of his game. Quickly I removed from my place near the door to the auctioneer's desk, having two objects in view first, to warn the auctioneer not to part with the treasure too easily; and, second, to study the suspected man at closer range. Of all evil-doers the American is most to be feared; he uses more ingenuity in the planning of his projects, and will take greater risks in carrying them out than any other malefactor on earth.From my new station I saw there were two men to deal with. The bidder's face was keen and intellectual; his hands refined, ladRead More
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The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont
Book Excerpt: onting me. Here was a man about whom we knew nothing whatever. I had come to the instant conclusion that he was a prince of criminals, and that a sinister design, not at that moment fathomed by me, was on foot to get possession of the jewels. The handing up of the cheque was clearly a trick of some sort, and I fully expected the official to return and say the draft was good. I determined to prevent this man from getting the jewel box until I knew more of his game. Quickly I removed from my place near the door to the auctioneer's desk, having two objects in view first, to warn the auctioneer not to part with the treasure too easily; and, second, to study the suspected man at closer range. Of all evil-doers the American is most to be feared; he uses more ingenuity in the planning of his projects, and will take greater risks in carrying them out than any other malefactor on earth.From my new station I saw there were two men to deal with. The bidder's face was keen and intellectual; his hands refined, ladRead More
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781977729613 |
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| Publisher: | CreateSpace Publishing |
| Publication date: | 10/12/2017 |
| Pages: | 134 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.29(d) |
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