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DAVE PORTER IN THE GOLD FIELDS
bery of the jewelry works grabbed the former teacher by the arm.
"We can't stay here—at least I can't!" he whispered, hoarsely. "I am going to dust!" And out of the reading-room he glided, and Job Haskers followed him.
"Where shall we go?" asked the former teacher, his shaking voice showing how much he was disturbed.
"I don't know—but I won't stay here," returned Merwell. "Have you much baggage? I have only a Gladstone bag."
"I have a suit-case, that is all."
"Then let us pack up and get out by the back way. We can pay our bills later. Come on, there is no time to spare!"
