I've tried all the lines of least resistance," continued the detective, unresentful of the other's aggravating manner.

"They led me against a wall of silence.

Now I'm going to discharge my heavy ordnance against the wall." "Got something up your sleeve--eh!" drawled Manning.
"Not up my sleeve--in my mind," said Britz, tapping his forehead.

"I wanted to save Mrs.Collins as much notoriety as possible.

I could see no use in parading all her domestic troubles before the public.