Crotin

"Crotin," said the colonel; "he hasn't any evidence against me.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

There was to be a bazaar in Huddersfield on behalf of a local hospital, in which Lady Sybil Crotin took a great interest.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

For the first time he looked at Crotin, and the man's face was ghastly white.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

When the door closed Crotin turned upon his guest.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

Crotin, but went on: "A few of my friends are thinking of buying a mill."

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

"We must compel Crotin to prosecute," said Stafford.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

Crotin knows him, and the moment he puts in an appearance, as likely as not Crotin would lose his head and give the whole show away.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

Crotin had spent many sleepless nights since he came back from London, nights full of terror, that left him a wreck to meet the fears of the days which followed.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

"Even then it wouldn't have been sufficient unless we had Crotin to support you."

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

"Twenty thousand pounds is reasonable for you, I suppose," said Crotin sarcastically.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903