"Witter's got it." "Witter?
I don't think I've heard of him." "No, he's not famous--yet; you'll know him better later on." Paul was plainly anxious to go in search of Cowan, and so they bade the Robinson coach good-by.

Out on the sidewalk Neil turned a troubled face toward his friend.
"Say, Paul, Cowan knows all about the 'antidote,' doesn't he ?" "Why, yes, I suppose so; he's seen it played." "And he knows the signals, too, eh ?" "Of course.

Why ?" "Well, I've been wondering whether--You heard what Brill said--that Cowan was feeling sore?
Well, do you suppose he'd be mean enough to--to--" "By thunder!" muttered Paul.

Then: "No, I don't believe that Cowan would do a thing like that.

I don't think he's a--a traitor!" "Well, you know him better than I do," said Neil, "and I dare say you're right.