If he had discovered this, he would have been more cautious.
"Go in and get the money," said he to Hogan.
He thought it possible that Hogan might object, but the latter had a reason for consenting.

He thought he might obtain for himself the lion's share of the plunder, while, as to risk, there would be no one but Joe to cope with, and Hogan knew that in physical strength he must be more than a match for a boy of sixteen.
"All right!" said Hogan.

"You stay at the window and give the alarm if we are seen." Rafferty was prompted by a suspicion of Hogan's good faith in the proposal he made to him.

His ready compliance lulled this suspicion, and led him to reflect that, perhaps, he could do the work better himself.
"No," said he.

"I'll go in and you keep watch at the winder." "I'm willing to go in," said Hogan, fearing that he would not get his fair share of the plunder.
"You stay where you are, pard!" said Rafferty, in a tone of command.
"I'll manage this thing myself." "Just as you say," said Hogan, slightly disappointed.
Rafferty clambered into the room, making as little noise as possible.
He stood still a moment, to accustom his eyes to the darkness.