Then, turning to Thankful: "Mrs.
Barnes, I met Mr.Holliday Kendrick on the street just after he had come from the interview with his--er--attorney.

He told me that he intended to force you into giving up your property to him and he told me also that his cousin here had the case in his hands and would work to carry it through.

There seemed to be no doubt in his mind that this gentleman," indicating John, "had accepted the responsibility.

In fact he said he had." Captain Obed snorted.

"That's plaguy nonsense!" he declared.