So far as his direct mental processes could inform him, the only trickery involved had been employed by Germany and Spike Brennon.

Germany's behaviour was more understandable than the _New Dawn_, and Spike Brennon was much simpler in his words.

Spike said it was a dandy chance to get into a real scrap, and all husky lads should be there in a split second at the first call.

Perhaps Wall Street had tricked Spike into tricking Wilbur Cowan.

Anyway, Spike was determined.
Their decision was made one day after a brisk six rounds of mimic battle.