I know you said so, but anybody could say so and show a badge.

I took the papers because I thought Mr.Beard might need them.

And ever since I've been in hiding for fear I'd be arrested! To-day I made up my mind to deliver them to Mr.Beard.I was afraid to approach that awful looking jail, but finally I did so and a detective immediately arrested me.

He was awfully rough," complained the butler.

"He hurt my wrists and tore my collar.