"No, but we want the man."
"What has he done?"
"Committed a murderous assault on a party in New York."
"Well, he looks as if he were capable of it. You can take him. I shall offer no resistance."
One of the officers went forward and shook Jack Minton vigorously.
"Wha's the matter?" muttered Jack, not opening his eyes.
"Wake up and see."
"I'm sleepy. Le' me alone!" hiccoughed Jack.
"Give a hand here," said the officer, signaling to his companion.
With no gentle hand they pulled Jack from the settee, and stood him up on his feet.