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"Not if you keep your voice down. Don't go edging sideways towards that bell.
That's better."
"What do you want? Do nothing rashly. Remember my life is of the utmost value
to my country. I may have been maligned----"
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I reckon," said Julius, "that the man who let daylight into you would be doing
humanity a good turn. But you needn't worry any. I'm not proposing to kill you
this trip--that is, if you're reasonable."
The Russian quailed before the stern menace in the other's eyes. He passed his
tongue over his dry lips.
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What do you want? Money?"
No. I want Jane Finn."
Jane Finn? I--never heard of her!"
You're a darned liar! You know perfectly who I mean."
I tell you I've never heard of the girl."
And I tell you," retorted Julius, "that Little Willie here is just hopping mad to go
off!"
The Russian wilted visibly.
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You wouldn't dare----"
Oh, yes, I would, son!"
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Kramenin must have recognized something in the voice that carried conviction,
for he said sullenly:
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Well? Granted I do know who you mean--what of it?"
You will tell me now--right here--where she is to be found."
Kramenin shook his head.
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