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If only they were able to get him fast in the
net before he could make any attempt to destroy
that book and those papers--Jack felt convinced
a generous Fortune had not allowed him to see
such a prize only to snatch it out of his reach
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But here was Perk pulling at his sleeve as
though he had a communication of the utmost
importance to pass along. Accordingly, Jack,
who himself was ready to effect a change of base
so that speedy action might be decided on, moved
back from the window.

"What is it, Perk?" he whispered, at which
the other began to make suggestive gestures
ocr>   toward his throat, and nod his head violently,
fix>   toward his throat, and nod his head violently.

"I c'n feel it comin' on again, partner--the
ticklin' feelin' you know, an' I'm afraid I'll start
acoughin' to beat the band--must have more
drink."

It seemed nothing could be done until Perk's
sensitive throat had been properly attended to,
so once more they crept and trailed along until
the vicinity of the well had been reached. Here
Perk started to swill, as though his capacity for
holding water had no limit. It was just at this
particular moment, when both of them were
hanging over the well curb that a shaft of light

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