I've been busy twenty-three weeks.

Just finished my case yesterday and need a rest--a good long rest.

But if you want a man I'll refer you to a friend." "Gorman, of the Waldorf, sent me to you--and said you'd help me." "Oh; that's different.

Case urgent, sir ?" "Very.

The young lady I'm engaged to marry was abducted less than three hours ago." Fogerty lighted another cigarette and the match showed Arthur that the young face was deeply lined, while two cold gray eyes stared blankly into his own.
"Let's sit in your limousine, sir," he repeated.
When they had taken their places behind the closed doors the boy asked Arthur to tell him "all about it, and don't forget any details, please." So Weldon hastily told the events of the evening and gave a history of Mershone and his relations with Miss Merrick.