“Well?”
“He believes that I have either murdered Stolburst, or had him murdered.”
Barry’s countenance took on a serious aspect. He had never had dealings with Burt Cromwell, but New York friends of his had.
Billy knew that the detective was a man who would never desert a trail once he had taken it up. He now saw his own safety imperiled, because of the part he had in the kidnaping of Stolburst.
“Billy,” said Ajeeb, after a pause, “why do you look so serious?”
“Because I feel that way.”
“There is nothing to fear.”
“Ajeeb, this is bad business.”
“You think this detective will make trouble, eh?” asked the Abyssinian.
“I am sure of it.”