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In Pedometer No 3, the industrious Joe Jolly has developed an innovative pedometer that promises to revolutionize how people measure their walking distances. However, his success attracts the attention of the conniving James C. Brophy, who sees an opportunity to exploit Jolly's invention for his own gain. Brophy's plan involves acquiring Jolly's property and gold mine, leveraging the impending due date of a mortgage held by the local bank. As Brophy digs deeper into his scheme, he becomes increasingly confident that he can outsmart Jolly and take control of the pedometer.
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