“You’d put him where he belongs, anyway.”
“I told you I wasn’t thinking about him. I was thinking of myself.”
“A fellow isn’t called upon to stand everything.”
“That’s right.”
“And yet you say you won’t even defend yourself.”
“Did I say that?”
“That’s what you meant.”
“Hardly,” said Dan with a smile.
“Well, whatever you decide to do, promise me you won’t do anything before you tell me.”
“I promise you as far as Walter and Mr. Borden are concerned.”