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 Zang twice across the face from ear to chin with lightning sweep of her nails, then bowed her strong shoulders and pressed one knee against his thigh to break his hold upon her.

"This kiss—is comin'—with interest added on to it," Zang panted. Silently, desperately the girl fought him.

A figure darkened the doorway. Came a drawling voice: "Ex-cuse me!"

Zang Whistler released the girl and leaped back, his hand dropping swiftly toward his hip.

Original Bill Blunt, the range inspector, stood with shoulder against doorpost, laughing silently.