Agent Nine And The Jewel Mystery — Graham M Dean

Bob Houston the youngest agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation stepped out of the Department of Justice Building and turned toward home his heart beating faster than it had in months It hardly seemed real but he was now a full fledged agent in the greatest man hunting division in the Federal Government Bob paused a moment at the curb Another man who had emerged from the justice building joined him It was his uncle Merritt Hughes one of the most famous detectives in the department He put his arm around Bob s shoulders Well Bob how does it feel to be a real federal agent he asked It was a moment before Bob replied and when he finally spoke the words came slowly I hardly know he confessed as yet it doesn t seem real but there is one thing I do know I m going to work night and day to make a success of this new job Don t worry about making a success advised his uncle You ve got the stuff to make good or you wouldn t have been taken into the department