"
Reaching the sidewalk, he caught sight of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery
just turning the corner of a side street. The pair supposed they
were safe, not thinking that our hero had recognized them, and
the lady no longer exhibited illness, and was walking briskly at
her husband's side. Paul hurried up and tapped the adventurer on
the shoulder. Mr. Montgomery, turning, was annoyed on finding
that he had not yet escaped. He determined, however, to stick to
his false character, and deny all knowledge of the morning's
transaction.
"Well, my young friend," he said, "do you want me? I believe I
have not the pleasure of your acquaintance."
"You are mistaken there, Mr. Felix Montgomery," said Paul,
significantly.
"By what name did you address me?" said the swindler, assuming a
tone of surprise.
"I addressed you as Mr. Felix Montgomery."
"You have made a mistake, my good friend. I am an humble
clergyman from Connecticut. I am called the Rev. Mr. Barnes.
Should you ever visit Hayfield Centre, I shall be glad to receive
a call from you."
"When I last met you, you were a jeweler from Syracuse," said
Paul, bluntly.
Mr. Montgomery laughed heartily.
"My dear," he said, turning to his wife, "is not this an
excellent joke? My young friend here thinks he recognizes in me
a jeweler from Syracuse.
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