I don't want to be unpleasant, but if that paper is not in my hands by the time you leave this table I shall have you arrested as you leave this room, and the papers taken from you." "Dear me," Mr.Sabin said, "this is serious.

On what charge may I ask should I be exposed to this inconvenience ?" "Charge be damned!" Mr.Horser answered.

"The police don't want particulars from me.

When I say do a thing they do it.

They know that if they declined it would be their last day on the force." Mr.Sabin filled his glass and leaned back in his chair.
"This," he remarked, "is interesting.