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toward the right, having apparently figured out
that such a course would give them a better all-around
opportunity to gratify their curiosity.

It proved to be a wise move for presently they
managed to glimpse what seemed to be the
corner of a small cottage, built of coquina rock
and altogether attractive in appearance, proving
that the Big Boss never hesitated to spend money
when he could secure results.

"Huh!" gurgled Perk, stretching his neck so
as to see better through the narrow opening that
served them as a lookout, "some toney, strikes
me, considerin' the desolate country round about
this section. Must be his high-hat tastes foller
ocr>   him, no matter where he goes-^-sorter dude, I'd
fix>   him, no matter where he goes--sorter dude, I'd
call him, partner."

"That may be," agreed Jack, "I understood
he ran in that groove but just the same they say
this Kearns is a real he-man an' can put up a
warm scrap when necessary--the dude racket is
only a thin veneer hiding the genuine article. I
was warned never to let him get a chance to beat
me to the draw--some call him a rattlesnake,
only he lacks that reptile's honesty in always
giving warning when about to strike. Don't
forget, Perk, in dealing with this slick article
you've got to be on your guard every minute of
the time."

"Glad you told me that, Jack, I might a'been

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