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“Madam,” said Chan. “You have proper view of things. Deign to mention the name.”

“When we knew Tarneverro on the ranch,” continued the old lady, “his name was Arthur Mayo.”

“Mayo!” cried Chan. He and the Chief exchanged a triumphant glance.

“Yes. He told you this morning he was alone when he came to work for us. I can’t think why he said that—it wasn’t true. You see, he and his brother came to us together.”

“His brother?”

“Yes, of course—his brother, Denny Mayo.”