"It seems strange, your asking me about them," remarked Ralph. "I would like very much to know where they are at present."
"You would? I can tell you--they are right here in Stanley Junction. I'm laying for them. That's why I'm up so late. I know they have it in for you."
"Why?"
"Oh, on general principles of meanness. That's why I came to warn you. I think," continued Slavin with a dangerous gleam in his eye, "I think I'll get there first. Don't you worry--I'm pretty sure to head them off. Only keep an eye open."
"Thank you," said Ralph. "So they are back in town? Are they going about openly?"
"They came late this afternoon. A friend told me he saw them driving along in a cab, fixed up reckless. He said they had on the latest new togs, diamond pins, kid gloves, et settery, till you couldn't rest."
"I should think that was rather venturesome on Slump's part," said Ralph.
"You mean, because there's a warrant out for him on that old junk-stealing case?"
"Yes," answered Ralph.
"It's settled."