“Not the least,” was the quiet declaration.
“You hear what they are saying?”
“Yes.”
“They talk of having you arrested.”
“But they will not do it.”
“Why not?”
“Because they do not dare.”
“Do not dare?”
“No. They realize that I know too much about them. The only danger is that one of them may drive a knife into my back as I sit here.”
Although he said there was such danger, the Mystery paid not the slightest attention to the men behind him. He sat there as if he felt himself quite secure from harm. Frank believed this was a display of courage, and he admired the man for it.