The girl shuddered.
"It would be like you," she said, "if no one was looking, and he did not know of your presence. I don't believe, with all your claims, there is a manly trait in you."
The tall form drew itself up and the athletic arms were folded firmly.
"Take care!" said the red lips, sharply, and the ivory white teeth gleamed.
"Oh, I am not afraid," replied Daisy. "My maid is watching us from behind the blinds of my room. I told her my own story about why I was to meet you, but should harm happen to me the alarm bell would ring out."
Startled visibly at this information, Hannibal glanced in the direction indicated, and then began to take his departure in earnest.
"All right," he said, as he mounted the fence. "Keep your word and I'll keep mine. But if you play any tricks, remember that's a game for two."
The men could not arise without startling Daisy, who would undoubtedly have uttered a loud scream had they suddenly appeared before her vision. They saw her stand there for at least ten minutes, before she went into the house. When she was out of sight, Weil crawled into a safer place and rose to his feet.
"I am going to follow that cur!" he muttered, between his teeth.