Chapter 67

“Yes, but all the while you knew that rat of a brother of your girl’s was alive, and you knew he had touched Barney for his roll, and you never said a word. Come on, now, John; we want your answer.” “You’ve got to have it _now_?” “Right now, just like that!” “Very well, Sam. I’ll give my answer to _you_. Get overboard, wade in, and I’ll meet you half way.” “And you with that gun,” rejoined Potter derisively. Lanier set the gun inside the blind, turned, waded out toward the boat. At that, Potter climbed over the sid…