The Blue Lights
Arnold Fredericks |
"That's what they told me at your office, in New York. Said you were on your honeymoon, and didn't want to be bothered."
"That's true. I don't."
"I told Mr. Stapleton that. He sent me to see you; said you might change your mind, when you heard about the case."
"It is quite impossible. I do not care to take up any detective work at present."Mr. Hodgman fidgeted nervously in his chair.
"You must listen to what I have to say, Mr. Duvall, at any rate. Mr. Stapleton would not hear to my returning, after seeing you, without having explained to you the nature of the case.
"Duvall leaned back, and began to fondle the long moist nose of the collie which sat beside his chair.
"If you insist, Mr. Hodgman, I will listen, of course; but I assure you it will be quite useless."
"I hope not. The case is most distressing. Mr. Stapleton's only child has been kidnapped!"
"Kidnapped!" Duvall sat up with a start, every line of his face tense with professional interest.
"When? Where?"
"In Paris"...This novel is a captivating detective story that will bind you to the last word.
