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An Unexpected Meeting.
Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.

It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.

In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.

All conditions were decidedly in his favor.