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Blue Book v030 n02 [1919-12], 1919
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1Easy Money
2A Three-Part Novel
3By Randall Parrish
5THIS fascinating novel by the author of "When Wilderness Was King," "The Devil's Own" and other popular stories even surpasses his previous work in its swift action and its engrossing mystery. You will find real entertainment here.
7CHAPTER I
8THE MESSAGE IN THE BOX
10ANTICIPATING the possibility of my train's arriving late, I had named the hour of meeting with Cummings as three o'clock and in consequence of our reaching the city exactly on time, was compelled to loiter idly about the hotel for an hour. However, in passing through the corridor my attention was attracted by a unique curiosity-shop occupying a small side room, and I entered.
12I have always had a hobby for curios of all kinds, and have lived many years abroad in the consular service, with a passion for visiting new regions whenever possible. With awakening interest I began examining the stock exposed for sale. The proprietor joined me, but discovering that I was merely curious, permitted me to prowl among the cases undisturbed.
14There were several articles I lingered over, tempted to purchase, but drifted on, rather undecided, until my eyes perceived a very quaint lacquered jewel-box, entirely different from anything of its kind I had ever noted before. It was evidently old, but of a workmanship quite unique. Indeed as I looked at it, endeavoring to trace the markings on its silvered front, I could not determine whether it had originated in Orient or Occident; seemingly it combined features of both schools, uniting the peculiarities of each. The proprietor, perceiving my interest, joined me.
16"The jewel-box attracts you," he said pleasantly, opening the case and bringing it forth. "And the closer you examine the work, the more you will appreciate the design. You have love for such things?"
18"A deep interest, at least," I admitted, taking the article from his hand. "A collector in an amateur way."
20"You have traveled, no doubt?"
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