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186 "And would you—do you mean—" hesitated Tolman Bike, losing confidence at sight of Dicks undiminished determination.

"Yes, sir; I mean every word of it." Dick had risen and he looked very angry and capable of doing all the bad things he threatened. "I have given you a chance, and you refuse to accept, so—" and he shrugged his shoulders as if his responsibility ended there.

"And if you get the information, what use will you make of it?" asked Bike, as if longing for some hope to be held out to him.

"You know what I want. It is not to bring any credit to myself, but to relieve the suspense of a heart-broken sister."

"And would you, if I tell you all, be man enough to show some mercy?" he asked, in a hopeless way.

"I hold out no promises. I am determined to have a confession from you before your marriage. If you don't give it, you don't