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 *tered Mr. Gould's office a few days later and found him making out a check. As I approached the desk I saw that the check was for $5,000, drawn to the order of the widow of the murdered man. Mr. Gould quickly turned the paper face downward.

"'You are too late, Mr. Gould,' I said. 'I unintentionally read the check.'

"He smiled a little as he quietly remarked, 'We must look out for those who stand by us."