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"What does all this mean, Withers? " asked Deck, as the trooper conducted him inside of the grounds of Mr. Hasbrook.
"I don't know anything at all about it; you must ask Captain Truman," replied Withers with a laugh. "He's got a big head, and I reckon he knows what he is about. But how come you over here, Deck?"