"We never knew it.

I always suspected something that night," said Mrs.Hale and Mrs.Scott in the same breath.
"That's all very well, and like George Lee's high falutin'," said Stanner, approaching the table, "but as long ez the greenbacks are here he can make what capital he likes outer Manuel.

I'll trouble you to pass over that package." "Excuse me," said Hale, "but I believe this is the package taken from Colonel Clinch.

Is it not ?" he added, appealing to the Colonel.
"It is," said Clinch.
"Then take it," said Hale, handing him the package.

"The first restitution is to you, but I believe you will fulfil Lee's instructions as well as myself." "But," said Stanner, furiously interposing, "I've a warrant to seize that wherever found, and I dare you to disobey the law." "Mr.Stanner," said Clinch, slowly, "there are ladies present.