“And you will have nothing more to do with Herrick?”
A sudden cloud came to Diamond’s face.
“As soon as the McGilvay bout is over I will shake Herrick,” he promised.
“The McGilvay bout—what’s that?”
“A prize-fight. It is called a sparring exhibition, but it is to be a fight to the finish.”
“Well, how does that connect you with Herrick?”
“Herrick’s friends have an unknown who is to meet Pete McGilvay.”
“Well?”
“The unknown is said to be a middle-weight wonder, but is not a professional.”
“Go on.”