He and Flash led the two detectives to the desk of the night editor. When the situation was fully explained to him, Dan Dewey made his decision instantly.
“We’ll hold out the picture providing you give our paper an exclusive on the story when it finally breaks.”
“Fair enough,” agreed Burnett. “We’ll take a few men and go out to McCormand’s house right away. Send your photographers along if you like.”
“Evans, you and Orris!” said Dewey. Then he hesitated, being fully aware of the antagonism which existed between the two men. He amended: “Or maybe I can locate Ralston—”
“I’ll take Orris if it’s all the same to you,” spoke Flash.
Dan Dewey nodded in relief. “Good!” he approved. “McCormand’s arrest will shock the town. Bring back some real pictures or I’ll fire you both!”
Orris’ lips curled into a faint suggestion of a smile.
“Come on, Flash,” he said. “Let’s go!”
CHAPTER XXV
FRONT PAGE STORY
The night was one long to be remembered. In the police car, Flash and Fred Orris rode to the McCormand home on Aldingham Drive. There they learned from a maid that the man they sought was attending a late business conference at his downtown office.