BOOK TWO.
SWEETWATER TO THE FRONT IX "WE KNOW OF NO SUCH LETTER" O, he sits high in all the people's hearts; And that, which would appear offence in us, His countenance like richest alchemy Will change to virtue, and to worthiness.
_Julius Caesar_.
And you still hold him ?" "Yes, but with growing uncertainty.

He's one of those fellows who affect your judgment in spite of yourself.

Handsome beyond the ordinary, a finished gentleman and all that, he has, in addition to these advantages, a way with him that goes straight to the heart in spite of prejudice and the claims of conscience.

That's a dangerous factor in a case like this.
It hampers a man in the exercise of his duties.

You may escape the fascination, probably will; but at least you will understand my present position and why I telephoned to New York for an expert detective to help us on this job.