"What would you advise me to do?"
"Ignore that letter."
"But—but what do you suppose they mean by 'further arguments'?"
"I don't know. Make them show their hand."
"Do you suppose they contemplate—er—personal violence?"
"They may intend to threaten it."
Deaves shuddered. "Suppose they took me into custody as they did you?"
"Well, they didn't do me any harm, really."
"I am not so sure—the second time——"
"They wouldn't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs," said Evan grimly.