“What harm? His body will never be found, and who can prove murder against me, or my chosen instruments?”
“What do you mean by saying the man’s body will never be found?”
“Just what I said.”
“Explain.”
“I want him kidnaped; then the rest will be easy.”
Barry threw himself back in his chair, and laughed heartily. Ajeeb knew he was the object of the other’s mirth, and was naturally displeased.
“My dear fellow,” said Billy, “you seem to forget you are in a civilized community.”
“Is that why you laugh?”
“Don’t get mad about it; I was forced to laugh.”
“I will have this man in my power before thirty-six hours have passed, mark my words for it!”