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A Victim of Circumstantial Evidence. 45 into. the scrape, for the truth is pole to come out. Bea man, and make a clean breast of it-all “Well, did I ever?’ exclaimed dice with a ER 8 laugh. “Of all the cheek! You're playing a_ clever game of bluff, Linn, but it won't work. The idea of ac- cusing us of the crime! You stole the money, and 1 wouldn't be afraid to bet that you have it about you now.” Linn turned to the captain. “Please search me, sir,” he said, proudly, “and then search Steve. I will take my turn first. I can explain everything, and I will do so when we are alone. For your own sake I would poate not speak now, in the pres- ence of so many witnesses.’ At this Bruce blushed with shame, and for an instant there was a faint look of contrition on his face; but it quickly vanished when he caught a threatening glance from Steve. bie : “You prefer not to speak for my sake?” the captain de- - manded, sternly. “I am ready to hear anything you wish to say, Linn. I[ don’ t like to search you, but at your own request I will do so.’ : . Amid a deep and impressive silence, Captain Cameese stepped forward. The two guards, Sanders and Marsh, moved a little closer, bringing Deerfoot with them. Steve looked on boldly, and with an evil smile, but Bruce kept his eyes on the ground. The captain began operations by plunging his hand reluctantly into the inner pocket of Linn’s coat, and he at once drew out Deerfoot’s letter. He took the paper from the envelope, and his knowledge of Indian sign-writing enabled him to interpret the missive almost at a glanes His face grew stern and angry. ““More proof,” he muttered, half to himself. “So you had-an appointment at the cave with Deerfoot this even- co be M4 o>. , ; ; ing Linn? | cComicbooks tes