“Yes.”
“And I can’t do it without money.”
“I understand all that. Of course I would rather have you secure them on the boat, if possible, but it may not be possible.”
“Have you anything to suggest then?”
“The boy and his companion will undoubtedly stop a few days in St. Louis. You must go to the same hotel, and try to get a room near by. As to the details I can’t advise you. It is out of my line. I suspect that it may be in yours. Before you leave the boat, I shall give you some money so that you may be able to pay your hotel expenses.”
“I ought to know your name, so that I may communicate with you.”
“Yes, that is needful. Of course I rely upon your keeping secret and confidential all that has passed between us.”
“You can rely upon me. I am the soul of honor!” said Samuel Standish, placing his hand on his heart.
“If you are,” said Wentworth dryly, “I am afraid you are hardly the man for my purpose.”