That, Chief, may all be bluster.
For this man Dicey—these men have a way
Of making things look bad to extort money
And earn them credit if they turn out well.
Chief of Police.
As a precaution though.
Jergens.
I've no objection.
(Egerton comes from the mill-yard)
Chief of Police.
You'd better throw a guard about the house.
You see it's out of my jurisdiction.
Egerton.
Coming to see me, eh?