The red flag of anger overspread Darling's visage.
"I infer that you have been spying," he charged.
"You may infer what you please—even that if it gives you any satisfaction. I shall not presume to dictate to you, either."
At that instant the bandaged hand protruded by chance a bit beyond its sling, and Darling's gaze rested upon it.
"I begin to see," he said more calmly.
The other noted the look and caught the inference. "Oh, this!" he exclaimed, holding it up. "Rather nasty."
"How did you get it?" asked the colonel boldly.
"Man-eater," was the answer. "Vicious beast!"
"You've been in the jungle, then?"
Kneedrock calmly began refilling his pipe. "Didn't Mayhan tell you?" he queried.