"And then what?"
"Then for the grand climax," said Britz.
CHAPTER XIX
The first thing Britz did the following morning was to call the Chief of Police of Atlanta on the telephone.
"Yes, I've arranged for the writ of habeas corpus," said the Atlanta chief in response to Britz's questions. "I've also induced the Federal district-attorney not to oppose the man's discharge. Yes, I also saw the prisoner last night at the jail. He's worried to death that he'll be rearrested and given a long term for aiding Whitmore to escape."
"I've helped the Federal authorities when they required local assistance," replied Britz. "So I feel confident they'll agree to grant him immunity for helping us to solve this murder case. When do you think you can obtain his release?"
"This morning, I hope."
"Then he should be in New York to-morrow morning?"
"Yes."