He actually told him he'd sue him for damage to his reputation if he dared to hold him when there wasn't a particle of evidence connecting him with the robbery, except that once upon a time he used to go with Leon Disney, as lots of other fellows did, too." "Then he was let go free, I take it, from what you say, Thad ?" "Oh! well, the police head said he knew very well Nick was in the racket, even if he had covered his footsteps so cunningly; and even fooled Deacon Winslow.

He told Nick he'd parole him temporarily, but that he might still consider himself as under arrest." "That must be a joke," chuckled Hugh.

"It was silly on the part of Chief Wambold.

But then, of course, Nick has made him a whole lot of trouble in the past.

So only one fellow has been taken, and he refuses to tell on his pal, does he ?" "Absolutely, though the Chief says he means to put Leon through the third degree, and force a confession from him.