“Yes, sir, I am,” replied Bob.
“My man,” asked the marshal, “what did you do with those satchels?”
“I’m not going to get myself into trouble by telling,” replied the robber, sullenly.
“You’re in pretty bad trouble already, if you only knew it,” said the marshal.
“Well, supposing I tell?”
“It will be the easier for you.”
“I didn’t break into the jewelry store.”
“Who did?”
“My partner.”