You see, we don't make any arrests in the store if we can help it, because we don't like to make a scene.

It's bad for business.

Besides, if she had anything else, we are safer when the case comes to court, if we have caught her actually leaving the store with it.

Of course, when we make an arrest on the sidewalk, we bring the shoplifter back, but in a private, back elevator." Constance was following the young woman mechanically.

At least there was a chance of recovering the ring.
"She was standing next to you at the jewelry counter," she continued, "and if you will help identify her the store management will appreciate it--and make it worth your while.