Randy of the River The Adventures of a Young Deckhand
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CHAPTER XXII MR. BARTLETT MAKES A MOVE

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 As soon as the boat had tied up at Albany, and his work was at an end, Randy attired1 himself in his best and took a street car for the residence of the Bartletts. It was a humble2 place on a side street, quite in contrast to the fine residence the family had occupied in Riverport.
 
"Hullo, Randy!" cried Jack3, as he came to the door to answer our hero's ring. "This is a surprise. Walk right in. Did you send word that you were coming?"
 
"I did not, Jack. Is your father home?"
 
"Yes, he is just finishing his supper."
 
"I want to see him."
 
"Had your supper?"
 
"Yes, I got a bite before I left the boat."
 
"All right—otherwise I know mother will welcome you at our table."
 
Jack went off to tell his father, and presently Mr. Bartlett walked in. He looked rather care-worn and tired. Evidently his new situation was a hard one to fill and did not agree with him.
 
"How do you do, Randy?" said Mr. Bartlett. "Glad to see you. Jack says you want to see me."
 
"I do, Mr. Bartlett. Can I talk to you in private?"
 
"Certainly. Come into the parlor4."
 
Mr. Bartlett led the way and closed the door. Then both sat down.
 
"I want to tell you something about Mr. Bangs and a man named Tuller," began Randy. "They were on the boat to-day and I overheard some of their talk."
 
"Tuller, eh?" said Mr. Bartlett, and his brow darkened.
 
As well as he could Randy repeated the talk he had heard. Jack's father listened with keen interest. He was astonished when Randy mentioned the papers which had been abstracted from his desk.
 
"So Bangs has them in his safe at home, eh?" he cried. "Well, I am going to get them, be the cost what it may. They belong to me, and I am going to take them no matter where I find them."
 
He was equally astonished to hear that a certain Mr. Robinson was not

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1 attired 1ba349e3c80620d3c58c9cc6c01a7305     
adj.穿着整齐的v.使穿上衣服，使穿上盛装( attire的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • The bride was attired in white. 新娘穿一身洁白的礼服。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • It is appropriate that everyone be suitably attired. 人人穿戴得体是恰当的。 来自《简明英汉词典》
2 humble ddjzU     
adj.谦卑的，恭顺的；地位低下的；v.降低，贬低
参考例句：
  • In my humble opinion,he will win the election.依我拙见，他将在选举中获胜。
  • Defeat and failure make people humble.挫折与失败会使人谦卑。
3 jack 53Hxp     
n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克
参考例句：
  • I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
  • He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。
4 parlor v4MzU     
n.店铺，营业室；会客室，客厅
参考例句：
  • She was lying on a small settee in the parlor.她躺在客厅的一张小长椅上。
  • Is there a pizza parlor in the neighborhood?附近有没有比萨店？
5 acting czRzoc     
n.演戏，行为，假装；adj.代理的，临时的，演出用的
参考例句：
  • Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她，她只是假装的。
  • During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代，她的表演生涯黯然失色。
6 promptly LRMxm     
adv.及时地，敏捷地
参考例句：
  • He paid the money back promptly.他立即还了钱。
  • She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.她立即抓住了因他不在场给她创造的机会。
7 dealing NvjzWP     
n.经商方法，待人态度
参考例句：
  • This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
  • His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。
8 risky IXVxe     
adj.有风险的，冒险的
参考例句：
  • It may be risky but we will chance it anyhow.这可能有危险，但我们无论如何要冒一冒险。
  • He is well aware how risky this investment is.他心里对这项投资的风险十分清楚。

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