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224 "Yes. From something I heard Wacker say to his partner, I am pretty sure that Wacker has got Markham hidden away or a prisoner somewhere around Hazelhurst."

"Why, Stet," said Frank, "I have thought that, too. I was going there myself to-morrow, only some important business hinders me."

"Tell you what I'll do," suggested Stet; "let me see what I can find at Hazelhurst. There's going to be a big blow-up with Wacker & Co. to-morrow. As I have sort of been in with them, maybe it would be best for me to keep out of the way so I won't get hit with any of the pieces."

"What do you mean by a blow up, Stet?" Inquired Frank.

"'Splosion."

"Indeed?"

"Sure thing! Say about ten o'clock to-morrow morning you hang around Main Street Block, and see what a telegram I sent to-day is going to fetch the United States Mall Order House."