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TOM SWIFT AND HIS WIZARD CAMERA

missive. "Hello, here's more trouble!" he exclaimed as he hastily read it.

"What's up now?" asked Ned

"This is from Mr. Period, the picture man," went on the young inventor. It's a warning."

"A warning?"

"Yes. He says:


"'Dear Tom. Be on your guard. I understand that a rival moving picture concern is after you. They want to make you an offer, and get you away from me. But I trust you. Don't have anything to do with these other fellows. And, at the same time, don't give them a hint as to our plans. Don't tell them anything about your new camera. There is a lot of jealousy and rivalry in this business and they are all after me. They'll probably come to see you, but be on your guard. They know that I have been negotiating with you. Remember the alarm the other night.'"