CHAPTER XXII
A MAN OF RESOURCES
"Well, that was a narrow escape," said Mr. Montgomery, with a
sigh of relief. "I think I managed rather cleverly, eh?"
"I wanted to box the boys ears," said Mrs. Montgomery, sharply.
"It wouldn't have been in character, my dear. Ha, ha!" he
laughed, softly, "we imposed upon the officer neatly. Our young
friend got rather the worst of it."
"Why don't you call things by their right names? He isn't much
of a friend."
"Names are of no consequence, my dear."
"Well, what are you going to do next?" asked the lady, abruptly.
"About the ring?"
"Of course."
"I hardly know," said Mr. Montgomery, reflectively. "If it were
not for appearing too anxious, I would go back to Ball & Black's
now that our young friend is otherwise engaged, and can't
interrupt us."
"Suppose we go?"
"Well, you see, it might be considered rather soon for you to
recover from your fit. Besides, I don't know what stories this
boy may have thought fit to tell about us."
"He didn't have time to say anything."
"Perhaps you are right."
"We want to dispose of the ring as soon as possible, and leave
the city."
"That is true. Well, if you say so, we will go back.
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