"Why, no. Haven't seen him since he left," replied the man. "Missing, eh!" He gave a low whistle, "Hope he hasn't jumped his bail."
"What do you mean?"
"Run away to escape trial."
"Jack wouldn't do that."
"Can't tell. Fellows do unexpected things sometimes. So you don't know where he's gone?"
"No."
The doorkeeper reflected for a moment.
"Didn't he accuse somebody else of being the cause of the fire?" he asked.
"Yes, sir; he was almost certain it was done by a man named Mosey."
"And I believe this Mosey couldn't be found?"