Keith McBain was silent a moment before he replied.
"Bill McCartney wants more—more than I can tell you, Hurley—he wants——"
King saw the struggle that the old man was having and came at once to his relief.
"I guess he wants all he can get," he broke in. "There's only one thing to do now, Mr. Hurley—we can't have him round this place—he's got to get out."
Hurley smiled.
"You're beginning to talk business, King," replied Hurley. "If you believe what you say—you ought to be able to go where your faith leads you."
King looked at him questioningly.
"I mean that McCartney will stay here till he's put out," the old man continued.
"That's what I mean," King replied quickly.
Hurley's smile broadened. "I can't put the duffer out."