"Yes, for Culberson to buy $400,000. of non-registered Liberty bonds and deliver them to me!"
"So he gave in!" cried Evan in strong amazement. "Even Simeon Deaves values his skin more than his money!" he added to himself. "You have already secured the bonds?" he asked Deaves.
The latter nodded. "They're at home."
"By God! I hate to let those rascals get away with it!" cried Evan. "Four hundred thousand! Think of the good you could do with such a sum!"
"But they have promised to let us alone for good," said Deaves eagerly.
"They can afford to!" said Evan dryly. "It fairly drives me wild to think of them triumphing!"
"But you'll come with me?" said Deaves anxiously.
"Sure, I'll go with you. I may get a chance at them yet!"
"No! No!" cried Deaves in a panic. "That would ruin everything! You must promise me you will make no attempt against them!"
"I must be free to act as I see fit!" said Evan stubbornly.