Morrison whistled.
“Well,” he said.
“Of course you mustn't say that I gave them to you. You would get me into trouble.”
“So you want to save yourself at my expense? I am to be suspected of stealing the bonds, am I? That's a decidedly cool proposal, but it won't do. I shall clear myself, by telling just where I got the bonds.”
“That's what I want you to do.”
“You do!” ejaculated the gambler, in surprise.
“Yes. You are to say that the boy gave them to you.”
“Why should I say that?”
“Because he is already suspected of stealing the bonds.”
“But I gave them to him to sell.”