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 lynched, when they learn that you might have kept the bank open and did not. Think twice, Mr. Wentz."

"God, but you're cold-blooded!" He groped for the chair and sat down.

" You pay me a compliment," she answered, mockingly. " I take it you consent? "

He muttered sullenly:

" There's nothin' else. Yes."