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"I'll be entirely frank, Mayo In spite of our personal differences, I

want your services--I need the

man of determination and plenty of ability I'll put you ahead fast if

you'll cos on you

with that other crowd"

"I can't sell 'em out I won't do it," protested Mayo He did not

exactly understand all the reasons for his obstinacy But his instinct

told hi in this manner except

for powerful reasons, and that he was atte to buy a traitor for

his uses

"How do you dare to turn againstseems to be the matter with me" He wrenched

at his throat with his hand

"And after what I did--my wicked foolishness--those papers--"

"Go on! I propose to get to the botto man drove his hand into his pocket, pulled out the sealed

packet, and forced it into the girl's hands Marston promptly seized it

"You have not opened it?"

"No, sir"

"I did not open it, either," cried the girl "I sealed it, just as it