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Apparently to Kells that nugget did not accuse Jim Cleve of

treachery Not only did this possibility seem lost upon the bandit

leader, but also the sinister intent of Gulden and his associates

"Then Jiht flashed across his face It fitted the note of

gladness in his exclae that in his aht she understood

Kells He was glad that he had not yet made a"I told you I got Creede," he

said "And ant to know if this says to you what it says to us"

His huge, hairy hand tapped the nugget Then Kells caught the

implication

"What does it say to you?" he queried, coolly, and he eyed Gulden

and then the gri is crooked So you the double-

cross We've known that for long Jiold-belt--and a lie!We think Cleve

is the crooked one"

"No! You're way off, Gulden," replied Kells, earnestly "That boy is

absolutely square He's lied to me about Creede But I can excuse

that He lost his nerve He's only a youngster To knife a lad! I see it all