The Detective’s Clew

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     HE STEPPED AROUND TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOTIONLESS FORM.     (P. 28.)

     THE SECRET SERVICE SERIES—NO. 14.

SERVICE

SERIES—NO. 14.

     A Monthly Periodical,

     DEVOTED TO STORIES OF THE DETECTION OF CRIME.

     SUBSCRIPTION PRICE,     $3 PER YEAR.

$3 PER YEAR.

 DECEMBER, 1888.

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