If there were more high-jackers in the world the device might be commercialized at some profit; but, alas, my good Mallow, your profession is not a common one." "Cut out the kidding," Mallow growled, then he fell into a new convulsion of coughing.

The car proceeded for some time to the tune of smothered complaints from the miserable figures bouncing upon the rear seat before Gray said: "I fear you are a selfish pair of rascals.

Have you no concern regarding the fate of the third member of your treasure-hunting trio ?" Evidently they had none.

"Too bad! It's a good story." Whatever their indifference to the welfare of the chauffeur, they still had some curiosity as to their own, for Mallow asked: "What are you going to do with us ?" "What would you do, if you were in my place ?" "I'd--listen to reason." "Meaning-- ?" "Hell! You know what he means," Tony cried, feebly.
"So! You do me the honor to offer a bribe." Gray laughed.

"Pardon my amusement.