"I am sergeant of police, and I want you to behave yourself, or I'll run you in," was the decided reply.
At the mention of an officer Sammy Simpson grew pale.
"No, no, don't do that. I've never been arrested in my life."
"The papers are in the hands of the proper parties," went on the sergeant.
"Then I can't have 'em back?"
"No; and the less you have to do with the whole matter, the better off you'll be. Where has Holtzmann gone?"
"To Brooklyn."
I was astonished. To Brooklyn, and so soon!
"You are sure?" I queried.
"Yes; he and the other gent intended to take the first train."