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Far ahead of the main fighting force rode the three special-duty men, reeling off the miles at top speed and constantly distancing their friends, for they changed mounts at need, thanks to the lead horses provided by Mr. Peters' cool-headed foresight. It was a race against dawn, and every effort was made to win the life of Red Connors hung in the balance and a minute might turn the scale.
"Who is he?" asked Carroll. "Special-duty man of the United States Public Health Service. The best man on tropical diseases and quarantine that the service has ever had." "That isn't Luther Pruyn, is it?" inquired Mr. Brewster. "The same. Do you know him?" "Yes." "More than I do, except by reputation." "He was in my class at college, but I haven't seen him since. I'd be glad to see him again.
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