"Of course I shall not allow you to remain on the boat," he said.
"I'll give you twenty-five—thirty dollars," said the stranger, earnestly.
"I decline. It would be making me your accomplice. I would be receiving stolen money."
"What do you propose, then?"
"I will steer the boat as near the shore as I can, and request you to land."
The stranger shrugged his shoulders.
"Very well," he said. "We must be eight or ten miles away from my accusers. I think I can manage for myself now."
In ten minutes the stranger stepped jauntily ashore, and, lifting his hat, bade Bob a cheerful good-bye.