When alone, the old smoggier said:
"Now, speak out, young man!"
"Do you suspect Garcia's purpose?"
"We are not talking about what I suspect, whale have you to tell me?"
"Garcia has designs against your daughter, all his pretensions about desiring to benefit her are a part of his scheme. He is a deep dyed villain, a man capable of any crime."
"How do I know you are not one of his agents?"
"It wouldn't stand to reason that, if I were his Agent, I would denounce him."
"That might be a part of his purpose."
"I warn you against the man; take nobody's advice; keep your daughter under your own special care."
"Why have you such an interest in my daughter?" demanded the old smuggler, abruptly, and again he fixed his eyes keenly on the detective.