The following stories are but a few of the many interesting cases that have come within the experience of this great detective. But they give a fair portrayal of Muller’s peculiar method of working, his looking on himself as merely an humble member of the Department, and the comedy of his acting under “official orders” when the Department is in reality following out his directions.
THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN BULLET
“Please, sir, there is a man outside who asks to see you.”
“What does he want?” asked Commissioner Horn, looking up.
“He says he has something to report, sir.”
“Send him in, then.”