I'm going to tell you something, but first you must promise not to tell anyone else." He promised and I told him of Mr.Keene and the Bay Shore Company.
He listened, interrupting with chuckles and exclamations.

When I had finished he seized my hand and wrung it.
"By the everlastin'!" he exclaimed, "that was great! I say again, you're all right, Ros Paine.

Even _I_ swallered that Development Company, hook, line, and sinker.

But YOU saw through it!" "I tell you this," I said, "so that you will understand I have no intention of backing water." "I know you ain't.

Knew it afore and now I know it better.