My course, however, must depend upon circumstances.

As far as I may, I shall smother every mention of to-night's work.

If the papers get hold of one end of it, and begin to haul it ashore, they will bring in yourself and Mr.Harley and Senator Hanway in a manner not desired at this time.

Besides, the Secret Service people, goaded by publicity, might pinch Steamboat Dan and his gang.

Now I'm not going to lose my best stool pigeon to please these somnambulists of the Secret Service.