“Well,” he said, “I give you the hint. Make the most of it. I could have given it to the private detectives, but I thought the Secret Service safer.”
“That was a wise move,” said the chief. “The Secret Service is all that its name implies, absolutely safe!”
“When shall I expect to hear from you?”
“At a date as early as possible.”
“You know where my office is?”
“Yes.”
“Very well. Good-day!”
“Good-day!”
The door closed and Blood was gone. The detectives emerged from behind the screen.
“Well?” said the chief.