“Barry,” said Ajeeb, after Enoch Cook was carried from the parlor, “do you believe that fellow?”
“Why not?”
“I think he is a lying rascal.”
“It seems to me,” remarked Billy, “that you are suspicious of every one with whom you come in contact.”
“I’ve never been suspicious of you,” said Ajeeb snappishly.
“Then I am a bright and shining exception to your general rule.”
“It does not seem probable Kidd and Cook would allow themselves to be robbed.”
“Enoch told you that the others had the drop on him and his pal.”
“Even so, they would not give up such a precious treasure without a struggle.”
“They wouldn’t fight against such terrible odds,” said Barry.