“Maybe.”
“Well, you’d better not.”
“If not why not?” Bob tantalized.
“Because I say so.”
“And you think that’s a good reason?”
“You’ll find out if you try it.”
“Thanks, I only was asking for information. Come on Jack, we might as well be on our way.”
As they turned to go Bob glanced back in time to see the man reach his hand back to his hip pocket but he evidently thought better of it for he drew the hand away empty.
“Nice pleasant fellow,” Jack said as soon as they were out of hearing.
“Very. Did you see his shoes?”