“No, I’m not afraid of that, but you see I can’t strike till I have a fair target.”

“I know that.”

“There is that bothersome detective,” suggested Claude.

“Never mind him,” laughed Opal; “he’s silenced.”

“Since when?”

“Don’t ask too many questions. He’s silenced, I say.”

“I guess not. I’ve seen him lately.”

“When?”

“Yesterday.”

“I’ve got later news than that!” cried the young girl. “I’m right from the seat of war, so to speak.”