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“ They have absolutely no scruples, and the instant they begin so much as to suspect us our lives won't be worth a cigarette. In fact, even if we should think up a perfectly plausible reason for being at Magdalena Bay, it's more than likely they'd do their best to rid the place of us quietly, merely as a matter of precaution.”
“I understand that.” Bellamy nodded impatiently. ”

“ At Darrell's suggestion, Bellamy put on a suit of his oldest clothes, and packed a small bag with the barest necessities. Whatever rôle they finally assumed, a shabby, down-at-the-heel appearance always attracted less attention than any other. ”

“ Unfortunately the department requires facts before it can take official action. It will want to know exactly what's going on down at Magdalena Bay. We haven't any facts; we've simply stolen a wireless out of the air. We can't even prove the message is what it seems to be. You catch my drift, don't you?”
“I was a chump not to have seen it before. You'll have to go down there and see what's doing.”
“Somebody'll have to go,” Darrell returned, with emphasis which was unmistakable.
“Somebody!” repeated Bellamy, wondering. ”