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"Code, the picture of that man's mind is a terrible one to me. He

may have hated you before, but just think how he must have hated

you after knowing how he had wronged and was going to ruin you.

It is only the one of two people who does the injury whose hatred

grows. An injured person who is sensible in regard to such

matters, as you have been with Nat all your life, throws them off

and thinks nothing more about them.

"So Nat's hatred of you and the fear of discovery, preying on his

mind, finally urged him into the course he has taken."

"And he went into it with open eyes," rejoined Code, "for his

plans were perfect. He pays his crew double wages and they ask no

questions. Had it not been for you on two occasions I should have

been in jail long before this."

"Yes, but now that is past--"