Notwithstanding the fact that Floyd and his gang had apparently been rounded up, Nick Carter and his associates were to have yet more trouble with this gang of blackmailers, crooks, and thieves. You will learn about these later developments in “The Duplicate Night; or, Nick Carter’s Double Reflection,” which you will find in the next issue, No. 141, of the Nick Carter Stories, out May 22d. Then, too, there will be the usual installment of the serial, together with other special articles which you will enjoy.
“TURN TO THE JURY, SIR!”
Some years ago a witness was being examined in a case of slander, when the judge required him to repeat the precise words spoken.
The witness hesitated until he riveted the attention of the whole court upon him; then fixing his eyes earnestly on the judge, began:
“May it please your honor, ‘you lie and steal and get your living by stealing!’”
The face of the judge reddened, and he immediately exclaimed: