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"Not that I know of; why?"

"Just wondered. And there's no one else here?"

"Maybe some one at the Inn; I don't know," answered the other, impatiently. "Usually is."

"Oh!" mused Miles. "The Inn!"


Hunter Brough grunted and summoned a series of discords from the instrument that made Miles writhe in his seat and brought a groan of protest from Bistre. Presently,—

"I've got to go into the city to-*morrow; want to come along?" he asked. Miles shook his head slowly.

"Afternoon?"

"Morning; first train."

"N-no, I guess not. Not unless it rains."

"Not unless it rains!" repeated Hunter, in wonder. "Why do you want to go if it rains?"

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