"Yes?"
"Well, that will put Terence on his guard, and he can tell him some yarn about it, and make an appointment with him at our house."
"What then?"
"Then you can make use of your die, my boy."
"It's a glorious idea, but I don't like parting with the stick. Having it by me is a great source of satisfaction to me."
"We can trust Terence. He's no fool, and knows well enough what success will mean to him."
"How about the doctor?"
"I wired young Aveling to come over with Goody and the girls. The boat's due at mid-day to-morrow. Come on down now, Terence ought to be here."
"Then I am to bring the stick with me?"
"Yes, certainly, old chap. It's our only chance."