"He's certainly popular with the men," Bob told Jack a little later as they were walking back toward the house.
"Seems so, and it may seem strange to you, but somehow I can't help having a kind of sneaking liking for him myself. I'm ashamed of it, but it's so."
"Same here," Bob acknowledged. "He's a likeable fellow all right but we mustn't let that influence us. The man's crooked and he's got to pay if we can make him."
"Of course," Jack agreed.
On the porch they found Jeb and Sue. Royce had retired feeling a bit tired, Sue told them.
"We're going to watch Los tonight," Bob announced.
"Nothing doing," Jeb said promptly.
"Oh, we'll be careful and it's the only way we can think of," Jack argued.
Jeb held out for some time but finally they obtained a hesitating consent on the condition that they would be careful and take no chances.
"Remember I'm responsible to Mr. Leeds for you and if anything happens I'll get the blame," he cautioned them.