# Old Reliable in Africa

   "You? Go to Africa?"
   "Sure, why not? I've always wanted to see the negro at home—had a curiosity to know if he's like our negro."
   "Heavens, Colonel, that's a mighty long trip."
   "Yes, I know; but there'll be several British officers at the Concession. Of course, I'll take Zack along, to shave me and look after my baggage, so I won't get lonesome."
   Dr. Paulding glanced at Old Reliable, "No, Colonel, you won't get lonesome—not if you have Zack."
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OLD RELIABLE IN AFRICA
OLD RELIABLE IN AFRICA
BY HARRIS DICKSON
Author of "Old Reliable," "The Siege of Lady Resolute" etc.
NEW YORK FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY
PUBLISHERS
Copyright, 1920, by Frederick A. Stokes Company
All rights reserved
CONTENTS
* CHAPTERPAGE
* Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................vii
* IThe Ocean Gamblers ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
* IIThe Young Violinist ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
* IIIThe Crooked Deal ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
* IVSix Shooters for Four ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
* VStingy with Ammunition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
* VIThe Man Who Ran ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
* VIIThe Terrorist ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
* VIIIThree-Fingered Cholera ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................70
* IXThe Yellow Flag ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................80
* XThe Hideaway ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................87
* XIThe Bandaged Beggar ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................93
* XIIThe Grand Hailing Sign ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................106
* XIIIThe Running Pill ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................114
* XIVThe Pool of the Seven Palms ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................122
* XVSeeking the Mirage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................132
* XVIThe Expected One ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................142
* XVIIThe Desert Capital ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................157
* XVIIIThe Tragedies of Africa ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................168
* XIXThe Prophet Who Slipped ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................181
* XXTricky Traders ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................189
* XXIUnspent Gold ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................203
* XXIIA Man of Singular Beard ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................213
* XXIIIThe Harem Lady ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................222
* XXIVThe Most Important Donkey ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................229
* XXVThe Sultan's Gift ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................240
* XXVILabor Psychology ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................250
* XXVIIFish Eaters ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................264
* XXVIIIThe Meddling of Mr. Bim ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................274
* XXIXThe Tinkling Treasure ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................281
* XXXThe Craft of Said Wad Darho ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................293
* XXXIJewels of Kings ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................302
* XXXIIHomesickness ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................312
* XXXIIICircumstantial Evidence ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................325
* XXXIVAccomplices ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................332
* XXXVRestitution ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................336
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