“Because the advertisement reads the same.”

“And you really think it is the same man?”

“Yes, I feel sure of it.”

“He will be back at one o'clock. If you will wait till then you can see for yourself.”

“I'll wait!” said the young man, grinding his teeth. “I will confront the swindler face to face. I will demand my money.”

The door opened and some one put in his head, but before Walter or his visitor could see who it was it closed again.

Fifteen minutes later a telegraph boy entered the office.

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CHAPTER XVIII

WALTER IS TURNED ADRIFT