I
should be entitled to at least one-half of the reward."
"Miss, if through any information you give me I earn the reward I will
share with you."
"And my brother?"
"I may be led to recognize that I can promise to spare your brother on
the ground that criminals are sometimes promised immunity upon turning
state's evidence."
"My brother is not a criminal," answered the beautiful young lady in an
earnest tone.
"He is not a criminal?"
"No."
"But you have admitted that he is a member of this dangerous gang."
"He is, but he is not a criminal."
"How will you demonstrate that?"
"In a moment of desperation, while actually insane, he was seduced to
become a member of the gang, but he is an honorable young man. Were it
not for his trouble he never would have dreamed of converting his
wonderful skill to the services of these bad men."
"He is skillful."
"He is."
"In what direction?"
"Alas! I must have your answer before I tell you."
"And I must know about you and your brother before I give the answer."
"Can I hope?"
"Yes."
"You will entertain the proposition to save him and divide with me?"
"Yes, I will entertain the proposition, but I will not promise until I
know more."
"Under any circumstances you will not use the information against my
brother if I only partially explain to you?"
"I can make no promises.
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