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Caves of Terror

CHAPTER IX
12/19

"Mr.Ramsden is the man who would be inquired for.
The Indian Government, whose servant I no longer am, might ignore me, but the multi-millionaire who is Mr.Ramsden's partner would spend millions and make an international scandal." "I am thinking of you, not of him.

I am thinking you are honest," said the Gray Mahatma, looking into King's eyes.
"So is he," King answered.
"I am wondering whether or not you are honest enough to trust me," said the Gray Mahatma.
"Why certainly!" King answered.

"If you would commit yourself I would trust you.

Why not ?" "But this man would not," said the Mahatma, nudging me as if I were the elephant.
"I trust my friend King," I retorted.

"If he decides to trust you, I stand back of him." "Very well then, let us exchange promises." "Suppose we go a little more cautiously and discuss them first," suggested King.
"I will promise both of you your life, your eventual freedom, and my friendship.


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