Sheila McLeod

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Guy Boothby

Sheila McLeod

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“That I do!’ he said, and bidding his men wait for him he led the way up the path to the jungle at the back of the station house. “Since you deem it necessary that I should introduce myself to you in such a strange fashion, I feel it incumbent upon me to do so. Besides, I want to teach you a lesson you will not forget.’ Then, stopping short in his walk, he felt the muscle of my right arm critically and smiled. “You’ll be a man worth fighting,’ he said, and continued his walk.

“This should suit our purpose, I think,’ he said, taking off his helmet and coat and placing them beneath a tree. “If you’re quite ready, let us get to business.’

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