“Which one?” asked Alan.
“The man they call Parker. He seems very uneasy and has been upbraiding Morris for getting him into trouble. Will you see him?”
“Yes.”
Parker was brought from the cells, and asked to see Alan alone.
They were shown into a private room.
“Well, what is it?” inquired Alan.
“I wanted to say that I had nothing to do with all Captain Morris’ schemes.”
“You were in his confidence all the time,” replied Alan.
“That may be, but I didn’t help sink the ship. I have a proposition to make to you.”
“What is it?”