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60 "I can furnish the best of references," said the Spaniard. "It is a sure thing, too, as you Americans say it," and he smiled oilily. Then the three men passed out of hearing.

"What do you think of that?" said Oliver, looking at Dan keenly.

"I think he is going to try to swindle Messrs. Carson and Palmer out of ten thousand dollars!" burst out Dan. "And if that is true, I'm out to block his game."