He was coming forward. Anita stood in the doorway. "I have the
figures, Coniston. By God, this Haljan is with us! And clever! We
think it will total a hundred and thirty millions. What a stake!"
She whispered, "Gregg dear, I'll be back soon. We can do it--be
ready!"
"Anita--be careful of yourself! If they should suspect you...."
"I'll be careful. In an hour, Gregg, or less, I'll come back.... All
right, Coniston. Where is Miko? I want to see him. Stay where you are,
Haljan. In good time Miko will trust you with your liberty. You'll be
rich like all of us. Never fear."
She swaggered out upon the deck, waved at the brigand, and banged my
cubby door in my face.
I sat upon my bunk. Waiting. Would she come back? Would she be
successful?