Half de fun is in de surprise." The detective at once lost interest in Kling, and turned to the tramp again--the two moving out of Otto's hearing.

A new and fresh scent had crossed the trail--one it might be wise to follow.
"You work here ?" he asked.

He had taken his measure in a glance and was ready to use him.
"No, I work in John Cleary's express office," grunted the tramp.

"Mr.
O'Day wanted me to come over and help for New Year's." "What's he got to do with you ?" "He got me my job." "He's an Englishman, ain't he ?" "Yes, and the best ever." "Oh, yes, of course," sneered the detective.

"Been working here a year and knows the ropes.