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ocr>   wavelets glimmering in the light of the moon-assuredly
fix>   wavelets glimmering in the light of the moon--assuredly
that must indeed be the lonely lake,
ocr>   long known as the. home of mystery, Okeechobee,
fix>   long known as the home of mystery, Okeechobee,
the mightiest stretch of fresh water in the whole
country of the South.

Jack was passing up along the western shore
line as though his plan of campaign called for a
descent in some obscure quarter where they could
find a hideout in which to park their aircraft
while they pursued their urgent call ashore.

Not the faintest gleam of light anywhere
proved that settlers were indeed few and far between
and this fact would also explain just why
Oswald Kearns, wishing for secrecy and isolation,
had selected this region as best suited to his
purpose.

Now Jack was dropping steadily, his silencer
in full play--it was time for Perk to get busy and
through the use of his marine night glasses keep
his pilot posted regarding what lay below them.

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