"I guess it's all right for us four to see a little more of each
other," he said, but he did not look at his wife. "Jacky, you rascal,
you _are_ a gentleman, and as such I introduce you to my family. Let's
all be friends."
Mrs. Braddock's face went white. She understood the motive of the man.
He meant to follow new methods in the effort to secure possession of
David's money.
Christine beamed with delight. She kissed her father's stubbly cheek
and called him a darling!
CHAPTER VII
THE BROTHERS CRONK
"Don't you tell 'im you've stuck that money away in a bank," was all
that Joey Grinaldi said when David told him of Braddock's sudden
change of front. It was a sentient bit of advice, showing that the
wool was not to be pulled over Joey's eyes.
"I think I understand," said David gloomily. "But what am I to say to
him?"
"Don't peep. Leave it to me. I'll tell 'im that you're talking of
putting most of it into the business after you get safely over into
Indiana or Illinois. That'll stave 'im off. But he's going to 'ave
that money, one way or another, my lad. That's wot's on 'is mind.
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