This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1895 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXII. THE VERGE OF A DISCOVERY. My first impulse was to call the police, but he noticed my intention, and his hand was laid hurriedly upon my mouth. "There's nothing to fear--I'm not the man," he said. "Make no noise, and keep your own...