“Hardly. Solve it in your own way. Remember that I’m working with my uncle on this case. You have the invaluable help of Tully.”
“That’s enough of smart cracks like that,” replied Adams, his face flushing a little. “I want to know what Jacobs said.”
“I’m making my report direct to Mr. Edgar. You’ll have to get it from him.”
With that Bob left the room and went directly to the office of the federal chief, Lieutenant Gibbons trailing at his heels.
Waldo Edgar listened intently while Bob recounted what Jacobs had told him.
“I rather sensed what his story would be,” mused the chief investigator.
“Don’t you believe it?” asked Bob.
“Yes, every word of it. Just another case of an older and bullying brother taking advantage of a weaker one. It looks like Jacobs has supplied us with the key information we have been groping for. Good work, Bob.”
“I’m afraid I don’t deserve any congratulations. Adams turned up Jacobs as a suspect.”
“True enough, but Jacobs would never have talked for Adams or any of the rest of us. The important thing is that he did talk to you. Now what are you planning?”