Turning from this revolting spectacle, Mr. Murdock followed his guide to the second cell beyond where our hero was confined.
"Is it you, Mr. Murdock?" exclaimed our hero, joyfully jumping to his feet. "I am glad to see you."
"And I am glad to see you; but I wish it were somewhere else," said Mr. Murdock.
"So do I," said Dick. "I aint partial to this hotel, though the accommodations is gratooitous, and the company is very select."
"I see you will have your joke, Dick, even in such a place."
"I don't feel so jolly as I might," said Dick. "I never was in the station-house before; but I shall be lucky if I don't get sent to a worse place."
"Have you any idea who took the wallet which was found in your pocket?"
"No," said Dick.
"Do you know a boy called Micky Maguire?" proceeded Mr. Murdock.
"Yes," said Dick, looking up in surprise. "Micky used to be a great friend of mine. He'd be delighted if he only knew that I was enjoyin' the hospitality of the government."