“That’s so,” nodded Roland. “By Jove! you have quite a clear head on you, Defarge.”
“Oh, I can plan, even if I cannot make a direct move against Merriwell.”
“And at the supper Hawkins could challenge Merriwell to various feats.”
“That’s the idea.”
“It could be brought about very cleverly.”
“There should be no trouble.”
“And Merriwell could not refuse to accept the challenge.”
“Of course not.”
“Defarge, it is worth considering! I believe it may be done.”
“But your looks—your flushed face——”