"Then I suppose you expect me to sever my connection with this show," said David, looking straight into his eyes.
The Colonel smiled. "Your real name is Jenison, isn't it?"
"Yes," said David defiantly. The Colonel was startled. He had not expected this, at any rate.
"And you are wanted for murder, I understand."
"Yes."
"By George, you take it coolly," exclaimed the other, not without a trace of admiration in his voice.
"Why should I equivocate?" demanded David coldly. "You are in possession of all the facts. What do you intend to do about it?"
The Colonel's eyes narrowed. There was not the slightest trace of anger in his manner, however.
"I intend to have your wages increased," he said quietly.
David could not conceal his surprise, nor could he suppress the gleam of relief that leaped to his eyes.