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Rh "I am big enough to handle you, Polk. Now you go about your business, and"—Gilbert put a peculiar emphasis to the words—"don't try to steal any more letters. They are easily duplicated, and such work may land you in prison."

For the instant Nuggy Polk glared at the young lieutenant. Then he turned on his heel, and made down the roadway at a rapid walk. At a far corner Jerry Nickerson was waiting for him, and the pair soon passed out of sight.