You were backward at first, Harrigan." There was an instant of pause, and then Harrigan answered: "I can't take your hand, Hovey." McTee set his teeth.

To have his plans upset when all so far had gone with perfect smoothness was maddening.
"Why not ?" asked Hovey sharply.
"It's just a queer hunch I've always had.

I don't like the idea of takin' any oath.

I'm a man of action, Hovey.

When the night comes, give me a club, and you'll see where I stand!" There was a subdued, purring danger in his voice which made Kate tremble.