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There was, however, such an expression on his countenance as could not
be mistaken even by a common observer, much less by such an acute one
as Barney Casey, who had his eye upon him for such a length of time!
His countenance, Barney saw plainly, was as dark as hell, and seemed to
catch its inspiration from that damnable region.
"Barney," said he, "I shall watch the sick bed, and nurse my brother
Charles tonight, in order, if possible, to sustain him until Greatrakes
cures him to-morrow."
"Ah, it's you that is the affectionate brother," replied Barney, who had
read deliberate murder in his countenance. "But," he exclaimed, after
Woodward had gone, "if you watch him this night, I will watch you. You
know now that he stands between you and your mother's property, and you
will put him out of the way if you can. Yes, I will watch you well this
night."
The minute poisoned doses which he had contrived to administer to his
brother were always followed by an excessive thirst. Now, Barney had,
as we have often said, strong suspicions; but on this occasion he was
determined to place himself in a position from which he could watch
every movement of Woodward without being suspected himself.
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