“I’m set for four,” returned Carpenter, in a smooth tone. “I can clean them up this week if you say the word.”
“Go to it. How much do you figure they’re worth?”
“Two hundred thousand, altogether — maybe more.”
“Two hundred grand!”
The exclamation came from Shifter Reeves. The speaker was silenced by a warning word from Wheels Bryant.
“You’re sure of that?” quizzed the ace.
“Reasonably sure,” asserted Carpenter calmly. “I’m landing the big one first — to-morrow night. Starting from here, I intend to wind up at the Hotel Pavilion.”
“Good work,” commended Wheels. “You’re playing careful aren’t you?”
“I am,” returned Carpenter. “I pass as a most desirable resident of Seaview City. I have a very attractive cottage near the beach. My wife and three children are living there. I go home every night — except when there is special work to do — as there will be to-morrow.”
The pause that followed was broken by Hooks Borglund. Evidently the fourth king was annoyed because of his own inactivity. His voice showed that he was desirous of maintaining his prestige.