Plane and plank, or, The mishaps of a mechanic (1870)
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conduct. On the impulse of themoment I followed him. In the entry I lookedfor Mr. Bogart, in order to report progress tohim; but I did not see him. The ladder wasstill standing at the skylight, but the detec-tive was not in sight upon the roof, and thoughI called his name as loud as I dared to… … THE MISHAPS OF A MECHANIC. 281 ransacking his bed. He was very nervous andexcited, and I saw that the hand he was ableto use trembled violently. What is the matter, Mr. Gracewood ? Iasked, as he continued to tumble over themattress and the pillows. All is lost! exclaimed he, in the tones ofdespair.…
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