But we are not smugglers--at least," he qualified with a faint smile, "I am not.

What I shall bring back will be legitimate news of international importance, gleaned in a legitimate way.

In fact it will be of some use to the government, though the government could scarcely authorize me to gather it.
"Now as to credentials, you will do me a favor if you look me up.

As to yourself, I know all about you, thanks to that adventurous spirit which brought you into the limelight and is really of tremendous value to me.

Seriously now, as a sporting proposition and a chance to make money, how does it strike you ?" "Why--it looks all right, on the face of it." Johnny was trying to be extremely cautious.