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by Van Tassel Sutphen · 1861–1945
"In Jeopardy" by Van Tassel Sutphen is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Hugh Hildebrand, who learns of the death of a distant relative, Francis Graeme, and subsequently discovers he is the primary beneficiary of Graeme's will. As Hugh navigates the family's dynamics and history at "Hildebrand Hundred," he encounters various characters culminating in a series of events that suggest deeper mysteries surrounding the death of his cousin. The opening of the novel introduces Hugh through a letter notifying him of his cousin's funeral and hinting at an inheritance. He reflects on his distant connection to the Graeme family, the historical rift caused by the Civil War, and his mixed feelings about attending the funeral. Upon his arrival at "Hildebrand Hundred," he encounters various family members and their complicated relationships, including John Thaneford, whose family has a vested interest in the estate. As the narrative unfolds, the atmosphere is charged with tension and foreshadowing, particularly as the reader learns about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Graeme's sudden death, setting the stage for deeper intrigue and family secrets.
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- Read time
- 268 min
- Words
- 58,880
- Chapters
- 32
- Paragraphs
- 1,352
- Price
- Free
- Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Maryland -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
"I should beg yours, doctor," I answered as easily as I could.
«Yo debería pedirle disculpas, doctor», respondí con la mayor naturalidad posible.
Some sixth sense had made me aware that Betty Graeme was standing in the shadow behind me.
Algún sexto sentido me hizo consciente de que Betty Graeme estaba de pie, en la sombra, detrás de mí.
She must have heard more than enough already, and now she would demand the whole truth.
Ya había escuchado más que suficiente, y ahora exigiría la verdad completa.
Assuredly I must protect her in her evident desire to remain unnoticed.
Sin duda debía protegerla en su evidente deseo de pasar desapercibida.
"I didn't mean to interrupt," I continued, "but my cigarette was burning my fingers--too much interested, you see."
«No pretendía interrumpir», continué, «pero mi cigarrillo me estaba quemando los dedos... demasiado interesado, ya ve».
"Secondly, then," went on Doctor Marcy, "I have found the missing 'something' that serves to link up the chain."
«En segundo lugar, entonces», prosiguió el doctor Marcy, «he encontrado la «algo» faltante que sirve para enlazar la cadena».
The doctor took a small key from his waist-coat pocket and proceeded to unlock a compartment in the great, flat-topped desk, the latter constructed after the usual design with a set of drawers, and other storage places,
El doctor sacó una pequeña llave del bolsillo de su chaleco y procedió a desbloquear un compartimento en el gran escritorio de tapa plana, construido según el diseño habitual con un conjunto de cajones y otros espacios de almacenamiento
on either side of a central well for the accommodation of the writer's feet and legs.
a ambos lados de un pozo central para el alojamiento de los pies y las piernas del escritor.
From this compartment he unearthed a despatch box made of iron, an old-fashioned piece that might have come down from Revolutionary days.
De este compartimento extrajo una caja de despachos de hierro, una pieza de estilo antiguo que podría haberse transmitido desde los días de la Revolución.
It measured about fifteen inches, by ten, by seven; and the corners were bound in brass.
Medía unos quince pulgadas de largo, diez de ancho y siete de alto; y las esquinas estaban reforzadas con latón.
"Yes, it could have done the business without a doubt," said Marcy, answering my unuttered question.
«Sí, podría haber hecho el trabajo sin duda alguna», dijo Marcy, respondiendo a mi pregunta no dicha.
"The box must have been standing on the floor near the screen.
«La caja debía de estar apoyada en el suelo cerca de la pantalla.
Francis Graeme rises, perhaps with the intention of picking it up.
Francis Graeme se levanta, quizás con la intención de recogerla.
He suffers a cerebral rush of blood, becomes dizzy, falls, and strikes his head against this sharp corner.
Sufre una congestión cerebral, se mareca, cae y se golpea la cabeza contra esta esquina afilada.
A severe blow in the region of the temple may be instantaneously fatal."
Un golpe severo en la región de la sien puede ser instantáneamente fatal».
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- Spanish, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #38477
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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