"He'll be somewhere around City Hall Park," said Sam.
"You may go in search of him. Tell him to come to this office with you. If he don't come he will be arrested, and I will have no mercy upon him. If you undertake to play me false, the same fate awaits you."
"Don't be afraid," said Sam. "I'll come back, honor bright!"
"Do you think he will?" asked Dr. Graham, turning to Mr. Clement.
"Yes, for he knows it wouldn't be safe for him to stay away."
"Go away, then, and come back as soon as possible."
Sam made all haste to the City Hall Park, where he expected to find Jim. He was not disappointed. Jim was sitting on one of the steps of the City Hall smoking a cigar. He had the air of a gentleman of leisure and independent income, with no cares to disturb or harass him.
He did not see Sam till the latter called him by name.
"Where'd you come from, Sam?" he asked, placidly.
"From the office."