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up the stairs, leaving Godfrey staring

up the stairs, leaving Godfrey staring
after them.
Godfrey smoked on placidly. He
suspected that Higgins had something
more to tell, and he saw that the only
way to get It was to wait with what
ry; besides, he wanted time to think.
The door opened; he heard Higgins
utter sharp cry Of amazement. He
looked up to see Simmonds-and with
him another man, short, heavy set,
with dark mustache. He caught the
CLEAN of steel at his wrists.
Higgins was on his feet. staring.
$50 you recognize him, do your
asked Slmmonds. his face shining with
triumph. II thought I couldn't be
wrong. I got him quicker n ex-
pected, Godfrey; l didn't even have
to hunt for him. or course you know
him 2"
How do you do, Mr.. Godfrey"
said the prisoner politely. "Oh, yes,
Mr.. Godfrey knows me-he knows me
too well to think I'd be mixed up in
anything like thlsT'
How are you, Jimmy| returned
Godfrey. "No, didn't suppose
"Of course notw said Jimmy, with
scorn. II wouldn't put man out
that amt my line" And, indeed. it
wasn't, for Jimmy the Dude had
gained his reputation as an expert
manipulation Of combination locks.
The detective had listened with a
satisfied smile.
Higgins he said. this is the fell
low who brought Thompson home.
amt it?'
Yes, SIR" responded the janitor in.
erticulately.
This" observed Jimmy, with fine
Indignation. 'is what man gets for
doing good action. found that cove
over at Magraw's just spolin' for
trouble. and l took him in tow and
brought him home. Now you say put
him out. I'd better have kept my hands
off,
Jimmy threw up his hands with a
fine gesture Of despair.
"Oh, you've got it all fixed" he cried
you'll railroad me to the chair II you
can. | suppose you've got somebody
thatll swear they saw me do it,"
Yes" agreed Simmonds quietly
we have. III have you identified to-
morrow by the woman who saw you
kill Thompson"
Jlmmy's face was growing flushed
His temper was getting the better OF
| him, which, perhaps, was just what
Slmmonds wanted.
"Magraw got share OF that last
deal, didn't he?" he continued imper
turbably. Naturally he's grateful
But you ought to have waited little
Jimmy, you really ought. When wa.
1t you got backT
Yesterday" answered Jimmy sui
lenly He evidently realized the danger
| of losing his temper and managed Il
control himself.
And after an absence Of two years
Come, Jimmy" pursued Slmmonds per
suasively, what did you do it for?"
Jimmy relieved his feelings by some
vigorous swearing.
Say, you might tell me her name
! I'd like TO know who this posy is tina
says did it. While she was about it,
don't see why she didn't give you my
address"
II don't think she has the honor O
your acquaintance Jimmy. You see
| she doesn't move In just your circle.
warn you her word will count more
with jury than yours and Magraw'
together"
We'll, who IS she:" repeated Jimm!
impatiently.
shes Miss Croydon, sister-in-law o
Dickie Delroy."
The prisoners mouth fell open, hi
color changed.
WHAT" he gasped. What"
Then his jaws snapped shut.
We'll" inquired Simmonds, "wha
We you got to say"
"Nothin'." answered Jimmy sullenly
Not single word. Lock me up. i
you're gosn' to-"