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The President

CHAPTER XVI
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I'll first go and put my people on the track of Storri; they'll run him, turn and turn about, until further orders, and report each morning.

That done, you and I will take the Limited, and run over and talk with Mr.Bayard.It will require his help to get those French shares.

I'll meet you at the station then at four." "I shall be there," responded Richard.

"Before you go, let me give you this by way of anticipated expense," and Richard tendered Inspector Val a check for one thousand dollars.
"That wasn't necessary," said Inspector Val, as he calmly pocketed the check.
When Richard arrived at the station he found Inspector Val already there.

"I've taken a drawing-room," said the latter.


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