“I am not attempting to advise you; but I do say that I would not incur this man’s enmity for anything.”
“Afraid of him, eh?”
“Yes, I’ll confess that I am afraid of him,” said Barry.
“Well,” said Burt, “you should not have linked yourself with the man.”
Burt could not prove that the English crook had had anything to do with the disappearance of Henry Stolburst, without the evidence of the latter. He could have arrested the fellow for attempting to assault him, but Barry would get off with a fine.
Burt deemed it best to allow the man to go free. He determined, however, to keep a watchful eye on him.
“I assure you,” said Barry, “that I have had no hand nor part in any of Ajeeb’s schemes.”
“You visit him frequently?”
“I’ve been in his house but twice,” replied Billy.
“Would you prevent him from killing this man Henry Stolburst if opportunity offered?”