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CHAPTER XXV CONCLUSION It was a moment of great suspense for Ben Jolly and the ventriloquist as, without a moment’s hesitation, the three motion picture chums dived from their frail raft. The surface ...

Chapter 4 As I spoke, I took out an ink bottle from my schoolbag and slowly unscrewed the cap. The two of them scrambled to their feet in a panic. Seeing me open the ink bottle as if I hadn't had enou...

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CHAPTER XXIV THE GREAT STORM “ We’re going to have a night of it.” Ben Jolly spoke the words with a grim conviction that had its effect upon his friends. Each could realize for himself that they were ...

CHAPTER XXIII THE BROKEN SIGN “ It blew big guns last night, fellows,” observed Randy Powell. “Yes, it has been working up to a storm for several days,” said Ben Jolly, casting a weather eye through t...

Nangong Min remained unmoved. “You know what the Tang family would do if he came out to them. He needed someone absolutely safe—someone like me—as cover. He chose this path and enjoys it. You shouldn’...

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CHAPTER XXII A BIG REWARD Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement. His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing. As he crossed the ...

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR HE OVERLOOKS THE ADVANCES OF HIS FRIENDS, AND SMARTS SEVERELY FOR HIS NEGLECT. Steeled with this cautious maxim, he guarded himself from their united endeavours, in sundry subseque...

CHAPTER XXI THE TIN BOX Pep was a quick thinker. He could not tell how it was, but the minute his eyes lighted on the two strangers he somehow associated them with the group from whom he had anticipat...

CHAPTER X. “He had catched a great cold, had he had no other clothes to wear than the skin of a bear not yet killed.”—FULLER. Young Ladislaw did not pay that visit to which Mr. Brooke had invited him,...

When the TV station crew arrived at the university to film an interview, Qin Ting and her assistant Xiao Zhou were already making a desperate escape from the restroom.The Insta360 camera was still han...

Chapter II. The Law of Club and Fang Buck’s first day on the Dyea beach was like a nightmare. Every hour was filled with shock and surprise. He had been suddenly jerked from the heart of civilization ...

CHAPTER XX A RICH FIND As the lights came on again the man who had spoken to Vincent moved forward so as to intercept the two end men on the second row of seats. One of them, who had arisen the moment...

CHAPTER XIX GETTING ALONG “ Who’s the enemy, Mr. Vincent?” inquired Frank, quickly. “Peter Carrington.” “Pooh!” derided Randy. “That doesn’t sound so dangerous,” declared Pep, lightly. “Tell us about ...

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE ACQUITS HIMSELF WITH ADDRESS IN A NOCTURNAL RIOT. The Italian and the abbe were the first who began to grow whimsical under the influence of the burgundy; and, in the heat of thei...

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CHAPTER XVIII THE GREAT FILM “ Durham , I feel that we’ve just got to get that film,” spoke Ben Jolly. He held in his hand a special letter from the National Film Exchange, and the lively piano player...

CHAPTER XXXVII D r. Trent looked at her blankly and fumbled among his recollections. “Er—Miss—Miss—” “Mrs. Snaith,” said Valancy quietly. “I was Miss Valancy Stirling when I came to you last May—over ...

Chapter VI. Smerdyakov He did in fact find his father still at table. Though there was a dining‐ room in the house, the table was laid as usual in the drawing‐room, which was the largest room, and fur...

CHAPTER 62. A LIGHT SHINES ON MY WAY The year came round to Christmas-time, and I had been at home above two months. I had seen Agnes frequently. However loud the general voice might be in giving me e...

CHAPTER XVII BOASTFUL PETER “ Somebody at the door, Pep.” “All right, I’ll attend to them.” Jolly was rearranging the chairs after sweeping out the playhouse and Pep was dusting, when there came a sum...

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CHAPTER XVI A GRAND SUCCESS A deep hush pervaded the audience. The people were spellbound. Even Pep, standing against the side wall, felt a thrill pass through him. So natural and fitting had been the...

CHAPTER XV THE SPEAKING PICTURE Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.” His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further q...

CHAPTER XIV “THE GREAT UNKNOWN” Pep Smith was up before the birds that memorable opening day. Pep had gone through a like experience when the Wonderland motion picture show was started at his home tow...

CHAPTER XIII ALL READY! The man in advance happened to cross a wet streak on the walk just as Frank and his friends observed him. This was caused by the overflow of a combination drinking fountain and...

PART SEVEN It is dark here in the forest. The leaves rustle over our head, black against the last gold of the sky. The moss is soft and warm. We shall sleep on this moss for many nights, till the beas...

CHAPTER XII BUSINESS RIVALS “ Put the brake on, Pep!” sang out Randy. “What’s the trouble now?” inquired Ben Jolly. “Someone trying to kidnap you again?” Frank, Randy and Jolly, on their way to see ab...

CHAPTER XI CROSSED WIRES “ Why , hello, Pep!” exclaimed Frank in joyful surprise, jumping up from the table and greeting the missing chum with a hearty handshake. “Hold on—go a little easy on that han...

CHAPTER X THE PRESS AGENT “ I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham. “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way. Frank, practically a beginner in the ...

CHAPTER IX PEP IN CLOVER “ Kidnapped! ” repeated Randy, in a hollow tone. The furniture man nodded his head assentingly. He was big and fat and had evidently come in a hurry. He had been blunt, but co...

CHAPTER VIII KIDNAPPED “ If I had our old piano here,” said Ben Jolly, “there’s one tune I’d play for all it’s worth.” “What is that, Mr. Jolly?” inquired Frank Durham. “‘Home, Sweet Home.’” The staun...

CHAPTER VII BUSINESS BOYS “ I hope I did right, fellows,” said Frank. “You never do any other way,” declared Randy Powell loyally. “Exactly my sentiments,” echoed the impetuous Pep Smith. “You’ll say ...

CHAPTER VI A FRIEND IN NEED Frank Durham entered the ladies’ parlor of the hotel to see a stout, dressy woman arise, joined by a girlish companion. He recognized both at once. They were the persons he...