The longer I live, Mr.
Narkom, the surer I become that straight living always pays; and that the chap who turns into the other lane gets what he deserves before the game is played out." "Ten years of Scotland Yard have enabled me to endorse that statement emphatically," replied Narkom.

"'The riddle of the ninth finger' was no different in that respect from nine hundred other riddles that have come my way since I took office.

Now sit down, old chap, and let us take up the present case.

But I say, Cleek; speaking of rewards reminds me of what I wrote you.

There's very little chance of one in this affair.