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"The person who murdered him was none other than yourself." p. 293.

THE GAMBLERS

By

WILLIAM LE QUEUX

Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.

London: HUTCHINSON & CO. Paternoster Row

CONTENTS

Chapter

I. Is Purely Personal II. Tells Something about Love III. Is a Mystery IV. Relates some Astounding Facts V. Deals with a Millionaire VI. Places Me in a Predicament VII. Mainly Concerns the Owl VIII. Narrates a Mysterious Incident IX. Shows the Bird's Talons X. Makes One Point Plain XI. Describes a Meeting and Its Sequel XII. Carries Me on Board the "Vispera" XIII. Discloses a Millionaire's Secret XIV. In Which I make a Resolve XV. In Which We pay a Visit Ashore XVI. Discusses Several Matters of Moment XVII. Describes a New Acquaintance XVIII. Creates Another Problem XIX. A Millionaire's Manoeuvres XX. Wherein Captain Davis Speaks his Mind XXI. Is Astonishing XXII. Is More Astonishing XXIII. Confides the Story of a Table XXIV. In Which Matters Assume a Very Complex Aspect XXV. Presents a Curious Phase XXVI. Gives the Key to the Cipher XXVII. Pieces Together the Puzzle XXVIII. Reveals the Truth XXIX. Contains the Conclusion

THE GAMBLERS