The Blockade Runner — page 172: what you’re looking at

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it was a critical moment—a spy at his heels. THH BLOCKADE RUNNER. 173 ‘Dar! de spy has stopped, too!” ejaculated Jupe. “It’s a mighty good t’ing dat de street ain’t lighted up, Massa Bob. Jes’ you walk on a piece; den you'll heah de debbil come on agin.” Bentham moved forward with ears strained to cateh the slightest sound, but he heard nothing. of De spy hab taken off his shoes !” said J upe. COMMc aoe S S (©)