They find Corliss at the Sheriff's desk.
But O'Meara, who possesses all the brusqueness of the average Yankee lawyer, has no mind to argue the case.
"I don't know, sir," says Corliss, with some pomposity. "Really, I consider Heath a very unsafe prisoner, and—"
"The deuce you do," breaks in the impatient lawyer. "Well, I'll promise that Doctor Heath shan't damage you any, so just trot ahead with your keys, and don't parley. My time is worth something."
Corliss slips down from his stool and looks at Ray.
"But Mr. Vandyck, sir?" he begins.
"Mr. Vandyck will see Doctor Heath too, sir," interrupts Ray, with much decision. "And you won't find it to your interest, Corliss, to hunt up too many scruples."