“There is a man aboard this train I wanted to catch.” I went on. “I don’t want him to get away.”
“Better let him go than lose your life,” returned the conductor grimly.
“I didn’t think of that, sir. The man is a thief, and is trying to get away from the police.”
“Indeed! Well, that alters the case a little, to be sure. Who is he?”
“Mr. Norton.”
“What is he wanted for?”
“He is one of the men who stole the diamonds from the Bayport bank.”
“Phew! you don’t say. You are sure?”
“Oh, yes. I was on hand when he got away.”