I'm going to lead 'em off Vic's trail," said Barry quietly, but it seemed to Vic that he avoided his wife's eye.
The voice of Betty Neal, Vic knew, would have risen shrill at a time like this.

Kate spoke even more low than usual, but there was a thing in her voice that struck a tremor through Gregg.

"If it's death for him, what is it for you ?" "Nothing at all.

If they see me and head for me before the way's clear, I'll let 'em come up and see they have the wrong man.

If I get the chance, I'll lead 'em away.