"But how are you going to catch him so that you can talk with him, as you suggested?"
"As I said before, I will tell you that later on. Now, let us return to yourself. We were discussing yourself a moment ago, weren't we?"
"Yes."
"I was referring to the fact that you stand in some danger, senator. I think I am correct about it too. It would be well for you to be constantly on your guard, sir."
"Oh. I am always more or less on my guard. I am not afraid."
"I know that. I merely wished to warn you."
"I was brought up in the West when it was a wild place, Carter. I have been used to danger all my life. I have faced death a great many times, and I am not going torun away from a parcel of little brown men, now."
"No; I don't think you are one of that kind."
"Besides, it is a long- a lifetime habit of mine to go around prepared."
"That is a good idea, especially under the present circumstances."