"If you arrest him that won't bring your bonds back. I have a plan to propose, if you will let me carry it out."
"What is it?"
"That while I nominally remain here as clerk and office-boy you allow me to watch him, as well as Hardwick and Dick Ferris."
"You may get into trouble. See how Hardwick threatened you and attacked you in the dark."
"I am not afraid, sir."
"I would not have you go on such a mission for me and get hurt for all the bonds on the street."
"I would be very careful, sir."
"Well, supposing I let you do that, what would you do first?"
"That will depend on circumstances. Where is Mr. Allen now?"
"Gone to Philadelphia on business."