“I have not forgotten that.”
“Nor I. Nor do I regret that, although the C. M. A. of A. was compelled to give up its unlawful efforts to rob me, you entered into a combination with another moneyed rascal to accomplish the work.”
“Be careful!” again warned Morgan. “I am not the man to whom you can talk in such a manner.”
“Like any other man, you are one to whom I can tell the truth. If the truth cuts, so much the worse for you, sir.”
“Don’t get on your high horse, young man; it will be better for you if you refrain. Don’t be so free with your accusations, for you will soon find that there is an accusation against you of a most serious nature.”
“What new game are you up to, Mr. Morgan? It seems to me that the failures of the past should teach you the folly of your plots and schemes.”
“I have told you that I wish to have a private talk with you, young man. Perhaps you had better grant me the privilege.”
“As far as I am concerned, there is no necessity of doing so; but really I am curious to know just what you’re up to. This being the case, I will not object. I have a room, and we may go there.”
“Your record indicates that you are a desperate character, Merriwell. I should hesitate to place myself alone with you in any room unless you were first disarmed. If you will leave your weapons here at the desk we will go to your room.”
“I am quite willing in case you leave your own revolver, sir.”