“They don’t,” I said, “Conroy is financing them.”
“Conroy has some sound ideas,” said Malcolmson.
“You approve of the paper, then?” said McNeice.
“I like straight talk,” said Malcolmson.
“We aim at that,” said O’Donovan.
“I’m dead sick of politics and speech making,” said Malcolmson. “What I want is to have a slap at the damned rebels.”
“Mr. O’Donovan’s point of view,” I said, “is almost the same as yours. What he wants—”
“I’m glad to hear it,” said Malcolmson, “and I need only say that when the time comes, gentlemen, and it won’t be long now if things go on as they are going—you’ll find me ready. What Ireland wants—”
Malcolmson paused. I waited expectantly. It is always interesting to hear what Ireland wants. Many people have theories on the subject, and hardly any one agrees with any one else.