Yer Just got ter stay thar with her till Kirby kin git away, without noboddy thinkin' enything 'bout it.

It's damn easy money ter my notion." I thought swiftly.

There were several questions I wanted to ask, but dare not.

It was better to trust to luck, for I must lull, not arouse suspicion.

Thus far the affair had played wonderfully into my hands; if I could maintain my part to the end, there ought to be no reason why the girl should not be saved uninjured.