"I'll tell you how to do it, Mr. Bundy. Will you authorize me to manage?"
"Yes, Oliver."
"Then I will take pains to mention in his presence before the landlord that we are going back to Chicago in the morning, and wish to engage seats in the stage. If he is following us he will do the same."
"A good idea, Oliver."
After supper Denton took out a cigar, and began to smoke in the office of the inn. Oliver enquired of the landlord:
"When does the stage start in the morning?"
"At eight o'clock."
"Can I engage two seats in it?"
"Yes, sir. Your stay is short."
"True, but our business takes little time to transact. Let us have breakfast in time."