"I do."
"The police are almost certain they are on the right track of the criminal. I cannot give you the details, but the party is not Hardwick."
"The police don't know everything. Hardwick is thoroughly bad, and he is in league with Dick Ferris and Mr. Allen."
"You speak very positively, Hal."
"Because I know what I am speaking about, sir."
"You say Hardwick is in with Dick Ferris?"
"Yes, sir."
"How do you know?"
"Because they formed a plot to have me arrested. But that is not the worst of it. Hardwick made an attempt on my life because I followed him."
"Is it possible?" Mr. Sumner was now thoroughly interested. "Why did you not tell me of this before?"