If you are--not in it, why you won't be in any--danger." There was a silence.

The four youths looked at the visitor and then at each other.
What did it mean?
If he was playing them for "suckers," surely he was doing it in a queer manner.
"Thank you," said Frank, stiffly.

"You are kind!" "More than kind!" muttered Diamond.
"Don't mention it," said the little man, trying to look pleasant, but making a dismal failure.

"I--I dont' like to see respectable young men caught in a--trap.

That's all.