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Rh done on copper, and not even George Washington himself could tell 'em from those in his own pocket. I 'll give you one o' these for your trouble, that is, if you want it. Probably, though, you 've got a good supply on hand yourself."

"I don't look it," replied Robert, gazing ruefully at his torn clothing. He had decided now what he would do, and with his mind once made up, was preparing to carry his plan into action. "Yes, I 'll take it. If I just give that piece of paper to Josh he 'll know what to do with it, will he?"

"Yes, sir, yes. He 'll know; or, if he does n't know, there are those with him who will know."

"You get most of your money, then, from some of Claudius Brown's men, don't you?"

"S-s-s-h!" said the man warningly, glancing timidly about him as he spoke.

"Could I get some at his house?"

"I don't know. I don't know anything about it. All you have to do is to leave that bit o' paper at Josh's. Better put up your horse now and come up to the house for something to eat. You say Hannah told you she was getting you some breakfast?"

"Yes, sir."