CHARACTERS THAT APPEAR IN THIS STORY.
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Matt King, otherwise Motor Matt.
Joe McGlory, a young cowboy who proves himself a lad of worth and character, and whose eccentricities are all on the humorous side. A good chum to tie to—a point Motor Matt is quick to perceive.
Tsan Ti, Mandarin of the Red Button, who appeals to Motor Matt for help in a very peculiar undertaking.
Sam Wing, a San Francisco Chinaman, member of a tong that is amiably disposed toward Tsan Ti.
Kien Lung, courier of the Chinese Regent, who respectfully delivers the yellow cord to Tsan Ti.
Grattan, a masterful rogue who consummates one of the cleverest robberies in the annals of crime.
Bunce, a sailor who assists Grattan and makes considerable trouble for the motor boys and the mandarin.
Goldstein, a diamond broker with a penchant for dealing in stolen goods.
Pryne, a brother-in-law of Grattan, who plays a short but important part in the events of the story.