"On the level?"
"Surest thing you know."
"By gracious, I’d like that."
"And I infer that you would be glad to do Nick Carter a service, if possible, wouldn’t you?"
"You bet I would," Steel declared, with immediate enthusiasm. "I’d be more than glad. You show me the way. I’ll do the rest, Mr.——”
"My name is Garvan."
"I have heard of you, too. You must be Patsy Garvan."
"Right you are," laughed Patsy.
"Shake again. I am mighty glad to know you."
Patsy laughed agreeably, and he now felt sure he could safely trust the other. He glanced toward the rear of the store to be sure they were alone.