Carolyn Wells,
Deep Lake Mystery — Chapter 8
(1928)
“ Ames,” Moore told him. “It must be solved by clever work, not by buying up evidence. I admit that sounds rather boastful on my part, but I confess that I am taking up the matter principally because of its unusual features and its bizarre elements. I mean to do my best, and while I shall rely on having your help when and where it may be available, yet I think the most of my work will be done by myself alone.” ”
Carolyn Wells,
Deep Lake Mystery — Chapter 8
(1928)
“ Moore said, looking at him closely, “I am to have carte blanche in my manner of procedure, and I am to pursue my investigations no matter in what direction they may lead me?”I saw a quick spasm of fear flash into Ames’s eyes, but it vanished as quickly, and he said, suavely:“Yes, Mr. Moore. Stop at nothing to get at the truth.”He’s the villain, I told myself. He is so sure of his diabolical cleverness, that he thinks he has left no clue and has completely covered his tracks! God help him, when Keeley Moore gets on his trail!We went into Mr. Tracy’s office, a pleasant room off the library. ”
Carolyn Wells,
Deep Lake Mystery — Chapter 8
(1928)
“ Again Harper Ames showed that strange gleam of fear in his eyes, but now I thought he feared for some one other than himself. Was he shielding some one? I knew evidence was often misleading because of the desire of some one to protect some one else. But so far, there was not enough evidence even to predicate this.“Very well,” Ames continued. “Work on your own lines. Be as expeditious as possible, but omit no effort. By the terms of Mr. Tracy’s will, I shall be in a position to compensate you for your time, and your bill will be paid whether you succeed or not.” ”
