“Yes.”

“Then we'll make a bargain. Give me that revolver, promise not to raise the house, and I will give you back your wallet.”

“With all the money inside?”

“Yes.”

“I don't think I will,” said Manning, after a pause.

“Don't be a fool! Come, be quick, or the boy will wake up.”

“He is awake already,” said Walter, raising his head from the pillow.

“Were you awake when I entered the room?” asked Dick Ranney, quickly.

“Yes.”

“Fooled again!” exclaimed Ranney, bitterly. “Boy, I believe you are my evil genius. Till I met you, I thought myself a match for any one.”