He said I must remain here at McGurvin's for a time, and--er--keep shady.
That is the term he used, I believe.

Well, I kept shady until he came to go to the old town.

Then, when we returned from there, I had to keep shady again.

A little while ago Mr.Heppner arrived, saying he represented the government, and--and--Well," and the professor drew a long sigh, "I'm glad to know I haven't stolen anything from anybody." "Why did you leave Ophir for Gold Hill ?" "Mr.Porter told me about Mr.Turkeyfoot, and said he was the one to go out and bring in my personal effects, You had had enough trouble on my account, Merriwell, and I did not want to bother you further.

Yet it seems," he finished regretfully, "that I have done the very thing I tried not to do." "I'm going to take you back to Ophir," declared Merry, "and do what I can to look out for you." "I am quite capable of looking out for myself, Merriwell; nevertheless, I shall be glad to have you near me to offer advice.