"Any quantity of them among the properties of the studio," replied Sprague surprised; "but I do not go about armed in broad daylight."
"You would better have a revolver," said the reporter. "You will probably have no occasion to use it," he added in answer to his friend's glance, "but it is best to be on the safe side."
"Very well; I shall go home for one. Where am I to meet you?"
"At police headquarters in about half an hour. Let me see; it is now nearly five o'clock. Say at half-past five. It will be necessary to obtain a couple of warrants and the help of the police before we start."
After Sprague had left him, Sturgis approached Detective Conklin, who was still at his post.
"Has Chatham shown up while I was in there?" he asked, indicating Murdock's house.
"No, sir."
"Did you notice the man with whom I went in?"
"Yes, sir."
"Well, let Chatham go for the present and stick close to that man if he stirs from the house. I shall be back in less than an hour."