"I am prepared to arrest the man on Mr.Curtis's evidence, because I couldn't have better testimony than that of the chief witness.

But I've been chewing on this thing for the past few minutes, and it strikes me that we gain nothing by acting in a hurry.

You may be sure that this fellow, even if he is the person we want, will deny it, and a day or two may be lost in proving his identity, or collecting facts which would support the theory that he was the chauffeur connected with the crime.

Now, if we let him go on, we shall certainly have a better hold over him.

We'll find out his destination--perhaps secure a very useful address, or, with real luck, discover that he is keeping a fixture with some other individual." "In a word, we must watch and pray," said Devar.
"Well, we can wait and see, anyhow," said the practical minded McCulloch.
His counsel sounded good, and the others agreed with him, thereby letting themselves and the patient Brodie in for some remarkable developments in a pursuit which began by a simple coincidence and was destined to end in a manner which none of them dreamed of.
Devar opened the window again.
"Arthur," he said, "did you happen to notice whether or not that fellow is carrying a reflector ?" "Yes, sir.