16/21 But the exaggeration was tremendous. I was known as your agent and accomplice, and there was a plan concocting to get possession of my person, and, through me, of yours. 'Take a friend's advice,' said the man to me, as we stepped from the cars at Washington, 'and give--a wide berth in future.' I did take his advice, kept straight on, and am here." "Confusion!" The pallid face of Lyon had flushed again, and was now dark with congestion. I hope your fears have magnified the danger." "If there be danger at all, it cannot be magnified. |