“We know for what we have taken you,” he said icily. “We know who you are, too.”
“Well, you’ve got nothing on me, Mr. Margate, as far as that goes,” Patsy coolly retorted.
“Ah, you admit that you know me, then!”
“That’s what. You are pretty well known and widely mugged in two countries.”
“I see,” Margate drawled, with a sneer. “I was right. Carter did recognize me. He has told you about me.”
“I didn’t need much telling,” Patsy said dryly, in no mood to hide his feelings.
“Nor did I,” retorted Margate. “I suspected the trick he might attempt to turn, and you found us ready for you.”
“Yes, I’m wise to that, now, without being told.”
“And you’re going put me wise to something.”
“Am I?”