going where they boast they're on their guard against you. The
Bank of England, for example, is the ideal crib; but that would
need half a dozen of us with years to give to the job; and
meanwhile Reuben Rosenthall is high enough game for you and me.
We know he's armed. We know how Billy Purvis can fight. It'll
be no soft thing, I grant you. But what of that, my good
Bunny--what of that? A man's reach must exceed his grasp, dear
boy, or what the dickens is a heaven for?"

"I would rather we didn't exceed ours just yet," I answered
laughing, for his spirit was irresistible, and the plan was
growing upon me, despite my qualms.

"Trust me for that," was his reply; "I'll see you through. After
all I expect to find that the difficulties are nearly all on the
surface. These fellows both drink like the devil, and that
should simplify matters considerably. But we shall see, and we
must take our time. There will probably turn out to be a dozen
different ways in which the thing might be done, and we shall
have to choose between them. It will mean watching the house for
at least a week in any case; it may mean lots of other things
that will take much longer; but give me a week and I will tell
you more. That's to say, if you're really on?"

"Of course I am," I replied indignantly. "But why should I give
you a week? Why shouldn't we watch the house together?"

"Because two eyes are as good as four and take up less room.
Never hunt in couples unless you're obliged. But don't you look
offended, Bunny; there'll be plenty for you to do when the time