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 mitted good naturedly, and he might not have felt so sure of her.

As he gazed out of the window a man came into the smoking compartment and sat down next to Teck.

“Hello, Iggy! S’prise!” said a pleasant voice.

Teck whirled swiftly. Next to him sat Valentine Morley.