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Foul Play

CHAPTER I
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You need not look so pale, Arthur.

We can't help some clever scoundrel imitating our hands; and as for you, Adams, you ought to have been more cautious." "But, sir, your cashier's name is Penfold," faltered the holder, clinging to a straw.

"May he not have drawn--is the indorsement forged as well ?" Mr.Wardlaw examined the back of the bill, and looked puzzled.

"No," said he.

"My cashier's name is Michael Penfold, but this is indorsed 'Robert Penfold.' Do you hear, Arthur?
Why, what is the matter with you?
You look like a ghost.


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