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"You're the right sort," said d**k, with satisfaction. "But there's another matter I've got to think about. How do I know but you will betray me?"
"There's a train this afternoon; take that, for the sooner matters are arranged the better. Here's five dollars. It'll be more than enough to pay your fare, but you'd better have it in case anything happens."
Jasper felt some repugnance in taking money acquired in such a way, but it seemed necessary, and he thrust the note into his vest-pocket.
"Well, there's some I'd like better myself. If my sister does the right thing by me I'll become a model citizen—run
