“Is he dealing a game down there?” he asked.
“Yes, sir. A small one, though, only for a few friends.”
“Are you still keeping cues for him?”
“I am.”
“And who is his assistant dealer?”
“Tom Bruce, sir.”
“Flood’s former man?”
“The same, sir,” nodded Green. Then he added, sadly: “’Fore Heaven, sir, I’d give all my life is worth to know that Mr. Flood is all right, safe, and sound!”
“I have already told you, John, that I will insure that, providing you follow my instructions to the letter.”
“Oh, I’ll do that, Detective Carter, never doubt it!” cried Green eagerly. “I’d cut off both these hands for Mr. Flood!”