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The Drums Of Jeopardy

CHAPTER XIV
13/18

But what's this about the drums of jeopardy ?" "Two great emeralds I'm hunting for," explained Cutty, recalling the man who stood on London Bridge and peddled sovereigns at two bits each, and no buyer.
"Can it! Can it!" jeered the reporter.

"Be a good sport and give us the tip.

Strike call among the city engineers ?" "I'm telling you." "Like Mike you are!" "All right.

It's the word to tie up the surface lines, like Newark, if you want to know.

Now, get t' hell out o' here before I hand you one on the jaw!" The reporter backed away.


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