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RALPH ON THE ENGINE
morning he reappeared. He was fairly gorgeous, attired in the uniform of a conductor.
"One thousand dollars I get as a special reward for the recovery of the diamonds," he said, "and more when the car finder has seen their original owner. I am to divide with you, Fairbanks."
"Not at all," dissented Ralph.
"Oh, yes, I shall," insisted Zeph. "And, by the way, I have some news of importance for you."
"Indeed?" said Ralph.
"Yes. You know where Trafton is?"
"On the Midland Central."
"Exactly. Well, this morning on the platform there, I saw a man in whom you are considerably interested."
"Who was that?" inquired the young fireman.
"Bartlett, the fellow who was a partner of Gasper Farrington in that wire-tapping scheme."
