Think of it, sleep over it, and I am sure, sir, you will wake up in the morning resolved to place yourself in the hands of Topman and Gusher." Mr.Topman made another pause, and threw his hands over his head.

"No matter whether you have the secret or not.

Stick to it that you have; and refer your men to Topman and Gusher." Again Hanz shook his head, and smoked his pipe thoughtfully.

The whole thing was new and strange to him.

Never in his life before had anything taken him by such surprise.