Leather-Clad Tales of Adventure and Romance, No. 38 — page 169: what you’re looking at

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IN THE SUNK LANDS. 161 He began to scan the ground. ‘Look yere !”’ I looked. The imprint of their rubber boots could be plainly seen, and mingled with them were others made by moccasins and heavy shoes ! ‘‘T reckon the reason they didn’t kim in,” drawled Sammy, ‘‘ wuz because they had a pressin’ invite to go with some o’ the Swamp Angels !”’ ‘* Then you mean—’”’ | began, He nodded. CORNICE IOOKS (Efe)