“Why?”
Kate shrugged.
“That’s surely explained. We are—antagonists.”
Again that look of impatience crossed the man’s keen features. As he offered no reply, Kate went on.
“About the armed attack on the police. You said it made all the difference. What is the difference?”
“Anything between twelve months in the penitentiary and twenty years—when the gang is landed.”
“Twenty years!” The woman gave a slight gasp.
The man nodded.
“And do you know the logical consequence of it all?” he inquired.
“No.” Kate’s eyes were horrified.