"And you thought you were doing me a favor, old man?"
"I sure did, Rad. I thought maybe some scout from another club was trying to secure your valuable services."
"Now you're stringing me!"
"No, I'm not, really. You know there are queer doings in baseball."
"Yes, but none as queer as that. Well, I'm much obliged, anyhow. But after this you stick to me. If there's any danger we'll share it together!"
"Thanks!" exclaimed Joe warmly.
"Going to say anything to the boss about this?" asked Rad, after a pause.
"I think not. Would you?"
"Well, perhaps we might just as well keep still about it," agreed Rad. "We'll see if we can't trap this Shalleg and his crony, and put a stop to their game."
"All they have been is a nuisance, so far," spoke Joe. "But there's no telling when they might turn to something else."