"This case of Nick Lang is like this, in a small way.

But, Thad, do you feel like taking a walk this fine crisp winter morning ?" "Just for the exercise, or have you any scheme in your mind, Hugh ?" "Both, I might say.

The mile walk will do us good, and then we may be able to satisfy ourselves about a few things.

It is just half a mile out to the cross-roads, and Deacon Winslow's house and smithy, you know." Thad looked interested at once.
"So, that's the way the wind blows, is it ?" he remarked.

"You want to interview the deacon, too, as well as Chief Wambold ?" "But not from the same motive, Thad.