Belle Braddon did not for her confession, however, escape punishment for her evil doings. Nick promptly placed her under arrest, as an accessory after the crime, as well as for the attempt upon his life, and she ultimately received her just deserts.
When the heroic part that Moses Flood had played in behalf of the Royals was fully made known to the rector, he did precisely what Nick Carter anticipated. Upon Flood’s renunciation of his business, which had been entirely voluntary, Doctor Royal forgave the past and accepted him as his daughter’s suitor.
Flood went abroad for six months, returning as the American representative of one of the largest silk concerns in France, and he and Dora Royal were married that year, establishing themselves in a fine West End Avenue residence. The two houses, which were sad reminders of his past, Flood sold to the best advantage, and gave the entire proceeds to charity.
The love and gratitude of the happy couple for Nick Carter may be easily imagined, and both were numbered among Nick’s dearest friends.
The great detective frequently said of Flood in after years, when recalling the incidents here depicted:
“He certainly was the prince of gamesters!”
And certainly it seems to be a good safe wager that Nick Carter, as usual, was entirely right.
THE END.
FRANK MERRIWELL
Is the hero of every true American boy. Frank has had numerous adventures which are chronicled in a manner most satisfactory to every boy who seeks clean, vigorous literature. These books can be found only in the Medal Library.