“Yes, my good old friend. I have been worried nearly to death about him.”

“He was awful mad to come along and find you, but I tell him I do the biz.”

“It is very kind of you, Monday, and I appreciate the situation.”

“Lie low, ma’am, don’t move; don’t say a word above a whisper.”

“Why not?”

“The pirates find us.”

“Do you think they will attack Jack again!”

“Certain, sure, if they get half a chance.”

“I will help fight them.”

“No occasion for that, ma’am; he engage Arabs to defend the hotel. We got a garrison.”