"He's no younger than we are; and we've been mixed up in a whole lot of things."
"That's so, too. I would like to know, though, what this plot is. I don't believe it has anything to do with treachery."
"Depends upon what you mean by treachery. I suppose you mean nothing that will aid the Germans to defeat us?"
"Exactly; then, too, don't you remember, when Stubbs was telling us about the conspiracy, that he said he had reason to believe there were plotters in the German ranks as well as the British and French?"
"He didn't say it just that way, I think, but I remember what you mean.
By Jove! I wonder what it can all be about?"
"Well, it's too deep for me; and unless something happens, I am half afraid Stubbs may be as good as his word and have us sent back to New York."
"By George! We can't stand for that."
"I should say not. See if you can wiggle your hands loose."
Hal tried. So did Chester.
"They did a pretty fair job, if you ask me," said the latter.