"Now," went on Albert, "can I depend on your being a friend of Philip?"
"Yes, you can. The boy will be in good hands when he reaches New York."
"He isn't now," said Albert. "I helped him escape from old Sprague's last night. I can get him for you."
"Do so then."
"You are sure Sprague won't beat him?"
"Yes; I am to pay him some money, and I won't do it if any harm comes to the boy."
"Go back with Oscar," said Albert aloud, "and I will have Philip at the house inside of half an hour."
"Where is he?" asked Oscar curiously.
"I don't know—exactly, but I can find him."
"Is he at your house?"