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132 leaving the county until I have my money, according to law."

Mrs. Ismond sunk to a chair quite pale and distressed.

"Frank," she gasped in a frightened way, "what is he going to do?"

"Some mean trick, be sure of that," said Frank. "Mother, I'll stay here ten years but I will never pay that outrageous claim."

"Be assured I would never let you," replied his mother, firmly.

"I wish I knew what he was up to?" murmured Frank in a troubled way.

"Leave that for me to find out for you," said Markham briskly, bolting from the house like a shot.