The "snide" recognized at once that the two young fellows were "on to him," as the saying goes.
"Who are you fellows anyhow?" he demanded.
"Oh, we're just out, we are. You have no use for us, nor we for you."
"You say there's bigger game in this house?"
"Yes, there is."
"Give me the points."
"Oh, you can't work it alone."
"I can't?"
"No."