“Good-night—boys!” he cried mockingly.

“Happy dreams!” sneered Connie. “Don’t forget we start——” 143

The third man, a silent, morose individual, suddenly gave a gasp as the outer door was flung open. The others turned and saw the enraged face of Colorado Jim behind a big six-shooter.


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CHAPTER X

ANGELA MEETS A FRIEND

“Hands up!” snapped Jim.

Connie and the silent man obeyed. Tom, clasping his prize, looked thunderstruck.

“Did you git that, you human gorilla? Put ’em up.”