We have never succeeded in arresting one of them.
So I say, Mr.--What did you say your name was?"
"Le Grant," Charley answered.
"So I say, Mr. Le Grant, I am deeply obliged to you for the
assistance you offer. And I shall be glad, most glad, sir, to co-
operate with you in every way. My watchmen and boats are at your
disposal. Come and see me at the San Francisco offices any time,
or telephone at my expense. And don't be afraid of spending money.
I'll foot your expenses, whatever they are, so long as they are
within reason. The situation is growing desperate, and something
must be done to determine whether I or that band of ruffians own
those oyster beds."
"Now we'll see Neil," Charley said, when he had seen Mr. Taft upon
his train to San Francisco.
Not only did Neil Partington interpose no obstacle to our
adventure, but he proved to be of the greatest assistance. Charley
and I knew nothing of the oyster industry, while his head was an
encyclopaedia of facts concerning it.
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