10/15 It's my business to watch things. So I noticed you talking to the police officer; I also noticed the patrol wagon standing on the opposite side of the street for nearly an hour--my report on that will amuse them at headquarters, won't it? We'll run over to the station and explain things." "Do you know who I am ?" "Perfectly, Mr.Mershone.I believe I ran you in for less than this, some two years ago. You gave the name of Ryder, then. Better take another, to-night." "If you're the house detective, why do you mix up in this affair ?" enquired Mershone, his anxiety showing in his tone. |