"But I may be out of town a day or two." "What is the status of the case ?" inquired the chief.
"Chaotic," responded Britz.

"But there are conflicting interests, and pretty soon I expect to bring them into violent conflict." Chief Manning's eyes traveled down the front page of the newspaper lying open on his desk.
"I see the Coroner has sent Beard to the Tombs," he said.

"There is no doubt in my mind that the woman, Julia Strong, committed suicide.

And for the life of me I don't see just how you're going to connect Beard with the murder of his employer." "I'm not responsible for Beard's arrest," declared Britz.

"The Coroner ordered it on his own initiative." "Shall we keep him in jail ?" asked Manning.
"Yes, let him stay there for the present.