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 three weeks later. While waiting for him I discovered the necklace in my trousers-pocket, and on examining it observed seven large diamonds mixed in with the horrid bone ornaments. Tib said it was the best-paid game of ball he ever pitched.

"But it was a game I never wish to see again; for the medicine of the Blue Hen god was very strong.