He said: "I could easily lay your case before Mr.
Keen and have you in love and married and happy whether you like it or not!" "If I were not going to Boston, my son, I should enjoy your misguided efforts," returned Kerns blandly.
"Your going to Boston makes no difference.

The Tracer of Lost Persons doesn't care where you go or what you do.

If he starts in on your case, Tommy, you can't escape." "You mean he can catch me now?
Here?
At my own club?
Or on the public highway?
Or on the classic Boston train ?" "He _could_.

Yes, I firmly believe he could land you before you ever saw the Boston State House.

I tell you he can work like lightning, Kerns.