"And you desire my co-operation in, discovering the whereabouts of the girl?"
"Possibly I do."
"If you desire my assistance, you must make a confidant of me."
"First tell me; do you believe evil has befallen the girl?"
"Yes."
"What do you suspect?"
"There is no reason why I should make a confidant of you."
"There is."
"Explain wherein."
"If you will prove yourself an honest man, with honest purposes, I will tell you all in good time."