"
"But it isn't any affair of his. He won't do it, will he?"
"Oh, I thought I told you he was Irish."
"Well?"
"And spoiling for trouble, of course. Is it likely he could keep
his fist out of the hive when there's such a gem of a chance to
get stung?"
It had been Frank's suggestion that they choose rooms at a hotel
which open into each other and also connect with an adjoining
pair. The reason for this had not at first been apparent to the
ranger, but as soon as they were alone Frank explained.
"It is very likely that we shall be under surveillance after a
day or two, especially if we are seen around the prison a good
deal. Well, we'll slip out the back way to-night, disguised in
some other rig, come boldly in by the front door, and rent the
rooms next ours. Then we shall be able to go and come, either as
ourselves or as our neighbors. It will give us a great deal more
liberty."
"Unless we should get caught. Then we would have a great deal
less. What's your notion of a rig-up to disguise us, kid?"
"We might have several, in case of emergencies. For one thing, we
could easily be street showmen.
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