“You have no grudge against his pal?” said Quick.
“No; I felt a bit sorry for that chap,” answered Joe.
“What did Monte do with the stone?”
“How can I tell? That old thief don’t take any one very deep into his confidence.”
“I’ve seen Cook.”
Snell started.
“The devil!” he exclaimed; “why didn’t you tell me that at first?”
“I didn’t think it necessary.”
“Did he tell you all about it?”
“No; he merely said he and his pal had a bad run-in with you and Brady.”