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"Suppose they can't dodge them?" ventured Neill after Steve had

rejoined him.

"I reckon they can. If not--well, my rangers are good boys; I

expect they won't give up a prisoner."

"I'm right glad to find you are going to the Mal Pais mines with

me, lieutenant. I wasn't expecting company on the way."

"I'll bet a dollar Mex against two plunks gold that you're

wondering whyfor I'm going."

Larry laughed. "You're right. I was wondering."