I've seen the way you've come to feel about her, and she's not the right sort for you." But Larry was still too dazed by the way in which Maggie had walked out of his life to make any response.
"But there's a lot in what Barney said about there being some who wouldn't be easy on you," continued the Duchess.

"That word had been brought me before Barney showed up.

So I had this ready for you." From a slit pocket in her baggy skirt the Duchess drew out a pistol and handed it to Larry.
"What's this for ?" Larry asked.
"I was told that word had gone out to the Ginger Buck Gang to get you," answered the Duchess.

"Barney has some secret connection with the Ginger Bucks.

His saying that you were a stool and a squealer is not the only thing he's got against you; he's jealous of you on account of everything--especially Maggie.