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They 're depending on you and me , Perk , to produce the evidence that 's going to convict him of conspiracy against the Government , which may send him to Atlanta for a dozen years or more . '' `` Know how long you 'll be away , Jack ? '' demanded the other casually as if it was really a matter of but little moment to him what the answer might be , since he could be depended on to hold to their booty with the tenacity of a leech . `` That all depends on circumstances -- I may be back by noon , and again not till late in the afternoon or evening . I expect to fetch a couple of sandbaggers along who will take over the sloop and stuff that 's aboard . Having washed our hands clean of those encumbrances we 'll be in fit shape to delve deeper into the game and see what we get out of the grab-bag . Anyway , do n't expect me until you see me heading this way and keep a sharp lookout , for from all accounts this crowd we 're up against is said to be a tricky combination , always stepping on their toes and doing big things . ''