Waters' eyes seemed to bulge from his head, and he fell back a step and looked at Riggs.
"If this be true, in Heaven's name who are you?" he cried.
"I am Roland Riggs."
"But you're more than just a pick-up. You've been on this man's trail."
"Never mind that. Are we united in this affair?"
Waters held out his hand.
"To the death, Riggs! But if they suspect us—if she or Merle have suspicions—we must fight for our lives."
"That's it, Waters. It is death in Australia or final success in America!"
And the hands of the two men met in a hearty grasp.