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Joan could not share his happiness any more than she could

understand his spirit She remembered

"Jim--dear--did Kells tell you what your--next job was to be?" she

whispered, haltingly

Cleve swore under his breath, but loud enough to make Joan swiftly

put her hand over his lips and caution him

"Joan, did you hear that about Gulden?" he asked

"Oh yes"

"I'ot my second job

And this one I can't shirk or twist around"

Joan held to him convulsively She could scarcely speak

"Girl, don't lose your nerve!" he said, sternly "When you ame Don't fear for

me You plan e can risk escape I'll obey you to the word"

"But Jim--oh, Jim!" she moaned "You're as wild as these bandits

You can't see your dangerThat terrible Gulden!You don't

ht him?Say you won't!"

"Joan, I'llintensity "You never kneift with a gun Well, I