“They got Prescott, all right,” he said. “He had it coming to him, I guess. I knew he was in the racket — but I didn’t think he was in deep enough for this.”
HIGGINS began a quick inspection of the scene. Satisfied with his observations, he rejoined the police captain. Orders were given for the removal of the body.
The detective commissioner approached the group of men near the detectives.
“These two was witnesses,” explained a detective. “This one” — he pointed to Fellows — “was upstairs with the guy that was killed. He came down and got in the car. They ran him around the corner and told him to scram.”
Higgins stared at Fellows for a moment; then turned back to the detective.
“This man” — the detective indicated Louie — “was the chauffeur. They had him tied up in the car.”
“Landed on me the minute I arrived,” volunteered Louie.
“What did they look like?” questioned Higgins.
“Dunno,” answered Louie promptly. “Couldn’t see ‘em in the dark.”
Higgins looked at him as though he doubted that the chauffeur was telling all he knew. Then he turned to study Togo.