He is a thoroughly despicable, cowardly character.

The only thing that makes me think he would not commit a murder, is that he is too craven to stand the consequences if he were caught.

He is a cool villain, but he is a coward.

I do not believe he has the courage to commit a crime, even if he thought he would benefit by it." "Well, there is one thing, Brenton, you can't be accused of flattering a man, and if it is any consolation for you to know, you may be pretty certain that George Stratton is on his track." "I am sure I wish him success," answered Brenton, gloomily; "if he brings Roland to the gallows I shall not mourn over it." "That's all right," said Speed; "but now we must be up and doing ourselves.

Have you anything to propose ?" "No, I have not, except that we might play the detective on Roland." "Well, the trouble with that is we would merely be duplicating what Stratton is doing himself.