A dark flush crept up under Garry's ears.
"Look here officer, you keep a civil tongue in your head, with all due respect to your rank and authority, and before we answer any questions, just what is our status now?" he said.
"If you mean, are you under arrest, you are!"
CHAPTER III.
IN THE HANDS OF THE LAW.
Arrested!
Both Dick and Phil started to make a vociferous protest but were quickly silenced by Garry.
"All right, officer. But we answer no more of your questions and ask to be taken immediately to the station and the services of a lawyer procured for us," said Garry firmly.
"Huh, pretty smart youngsters, aren't you. Well, let me tell you one thing, laddy buck. You'll answer any questions I ask of you and answer them quick. Now who are you and how were you in this room at the time this man died—or was killed," said the officer in a threatening tone.