"Yes, I did, Dad. I saw red when that man tore it off my dress."
"So did I."
"You certainly didn't show it. You advised me to make no resistance."
"That was because I didn't want you to be shot."
"Then you turned right around a second later and took a big chance yourself. You might have been killed."
"I knew what I was about," the detective returned quietly.
Mrs. Dillon came up to Mr. Nichols, gripping his hand. Her own was trembling.
"You were marvelous, simply marvelous!" she said tremulously. "Never before in my life have I witnessed such a display of courage."
Others joined in the praise until Mr. Nichols was embarrassed. He hurriedly began to distribute the remainder of the stolen jewelry.
"Your necklace," he said to Mrs. Dillon, presenting it to her.