His eyes widened, and he stared toward the inner room, making a movement as if to rouse Tavish and the girl.
The Ferret stopped him.
"Don't get excited.

Let them sleep." McKay heard that much--and no more.

For some time after that the two men sat close together, conversing in whispers.

There was an exultant satisfaction in Porter's clean-cut face, as well as in Breault's.

Jolly Roger watched them until Breault extinguished the second lamp.