“Good timepiece.”
“Splendid.”
“U-m. What’s your name?”
“Andy Nelson.”
“I’m going to trust you, Andy Nelson; I don’t think I will have any reason to regret it.”
“I will try to deserve your confidence, Mr. Morse.”
“Oh, you know my name?”
“Yes, sir. I heard Mr. Parks speak of you.”
“I see—of course. I must be cautious after this, though. I had an idea that shaving off my beard would change my appearance, but as you recognized me, I must not be seen by outsiders without my goggles. Andy, I do not wish Mr. Parks to know anything about that handcuff affair of mine.”
“All right, sir.”