Excerpt from The Mark of Cain
Judge Hoyt's strong, keen face took on a kindlier aspect and his curt "Hello!" was followed by gentler tones, as he heard the voice of the girl he loved, over the telephone.
"What is it, Avice?" he said, for her speech showed anxiety.
"Uncle Rowly, - he hasn't come home yet."
"He hasn't? Well, I hope he'll turn up soon. I want to see him. I was coming up this evening."
"Come now," said Avice; "come now, and dine here. I am so anxious about uncle."
"Why, Avice, don't worry. He is all right, of course."
"No he isn't. I feel a presentiment something has happened to him. He never was so late as this before, unless we knew where he was. Do come right up, won't you, Judge?"
"Certainly I will; I'm very glad to. But I'm sure your fears are groundless. What about Mrs. Black? Is she alarmed?"
"No, Eleanor laughs at me."
"Then I think you needn't disturb yourself.
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