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Rh dark turtle run its head out of the water and then dive down again to the bottom of the basin.

"I suppose you know why I came to see you?" Dick said at last, when he saw Mr. Bike would not introduce any subject.

"No, I can't say that I do," Mr. Bike responded, with affected indifference.

"Well, I want to know all about Lucille Williams," he said abruptly. [sic]

"What right have you to come to me for such information?" Mr. Bike asked coldly.

"Because you induced the girl to leave her home," Dick replied positively, "and I want to know all you have to tell about the rest of it."

"I have nothing to tell," Mr. Bike said, with a slight, sarcastic smile.

"Well, sir, if you won't tell, I'll find a way to make you," Richard said, angrily.