“That’s exactly right, don’t you know.”
“And you knew that if we were on such a mission, the appearance of the articles in our camp would create a sensation!”
“Very cleverly stated, don’t you know!”
“Isn’t Jimmie the cute little Sherlocko, though?” asked Ben winking at Mr. Havens.
“I’m going to get that kid a job on the New York police force!” laughed the millionaire aviator.
“Don’t you do it!” advised Ben. “Let the boy lead a respectable life as long as he can!”
“Before you came here,” Jimmie asked turning to the Englishman, “you doubtless understood the motive of this man Howell in getting you away on the hunting trip. You understood that he wanted to keep you out of sight for a while?”
“Yes, I understood all that!”
“And now here’s the big question!” grinned Jimmie. “As the attorney for the defense says in the criminal courts, I want you to consider well before you answer. Do you know whether Colleton was brought into this country or not?”
“I haven’t the slightest idea, don’t you know!”