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Julio, touched by this proof of kindness, stahim how

richly he deserved such a present, but he paid no attention to the words;

he was endeavoring to bring hiree of audacity requisite to

fulfil his master's orders Geronimo stood inance, but incited by the fear that no more favorable

opportunity would present itself, he approached Geronih to

express his thanks anew With one bound he sprang upon him, placed a hand

on either shoulder, and pushed him forcibly into the chair[19] The seat of the deceptive piece of furniture sank down; froht the young ainst the back of the chair that it was

impossible for him to move

"Julio, Julio, what horrible jest is this?" he exclaimed "Is it a trap?

Do you act by youra word in reply, left the roo

the door behind hi the staircase to ht?"

"The chair has done its work," replied Julio; "go do yours Lose no tiive an alarives

superhunor, it seems to me that my head