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"I swear this is all true, sir," pleaded Mayo "I'hter I did not understand what she

intended to say I want hts as a man who has been tricked,

abused--"

Mr Bradish appeared, bowing respectfully He was once more part of the

smooth machinery of the Marston & Waller offices He was pale, calm,

cool, subdued master of his emotions as the employees of Julius Marston

were trained to be

"Did you ever see this man before? Of course you never did!" prompted

the financier

"I never saw him before, sir"

"Certainly not! What have you to say to the ridiculous, nonsensical

story that you attehter?"

Not by a flicker of the eyelids did the imperturbable maker of

million-dollar checks show confusion

"If such a lie needs denial froade!" roared the captain

"That will do, Mr Bradish!"

The clerk obeyed the wave of his master's hand and retired quickly