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Pickering stepped to the door and called the sheriff

"I shall give you until to- at nine

o'clock to vacate the premises The court understands

this situation perfectly These claims are utterly worthless,

as I am ready to prove"

"Perfectly, perfectly," repeated the sheriff

"I believe that is all," said Larry, pointing to the

door with his pipe

The sheriff was regarding him with particular attention

"What did I understand your name to be?" he demanded

"Laurance Donovan," Larry replied coolly

Pickering seereeably

"I think I have heard of your friend before," he said,

turning to ratulate you on the international

reputation of your counsel He's esteee reward for his return

Sheriff, I think we have finished our business for

to-day"

He seeave

they

aiting

"Now, I'ate

"We've spiked one of his guns, but I've given hiainst myself But come, and I will show

you the Door of Bewilderment before I skip"