"The snake had arrived at years of discretion," said the Professor.
"He showed very little discretion in selecting Hercules for a sleeping partner," said Toney.
"The firm of Hercules & Co. would be a dangerous one to deal with," said the Professor.
"To avoid it would have been prudent during the lifetime of his deceased partner," said Toney.
"What are you going to do with them?" asked Tom, as Hercules cut off the rattles and put them in his pocket.
"Carry them with me to the States, when I go," said Hercules.
"We are going back now," said Tom.
"Are you going?" asked Hercules.
"Yes," said Tom; "we are getting ready to start."