I'm inclined to think this night's work will cost him his position.

And the patrol, which I never can get when I want it, seems under your direct management.

These things have got to be explained, and I need your help.

Ready, sir ?" Mershone looked grave, but he was not wholly checkmated.

Thank heaven the bungling detective had missed the departure of Louise altogether.
Charlie's arrest at this critical juncture was most unfortunate, but need not prove disastrous to his cleverly-laid plot.