“My hat is off to you again,” exclaimed the young man, “but don’t waste any time. You can get away easily in that uniform––quick, and good luck.”
“I never hurry in these cases,” returned the thief, with an air of calm indifference. “You see, I have an idea that the Captain and Kearney are waiting for me at the front door, for they made a loud declaration that they were going to search the cellar. I have had similar experiences, my young friend.”
“But they won’t leave the front door, and they may burst in here at any moment,” protested Gladwin.
“But they will leave the front door when I want them to,” said the other, softly.
“By jove, you’re a wonderful chap!”
“I’ve got to be to keep out of jail.”
“It’s a shame that you misdirect your energies and genius,” said the young man, earnestly.
“But you must acknowledge that I work hard for what I get.”
“Yes, I do.”