“Not one single idea of any of it. He must not even suppose that I had any knowledge that preceded your own, chief.�
“And the—murderer! Do you really think you have got him dead to rights?â€�
“I really do, chief. I haven’t one single doubt of it.�
“Then all I’ve got to say is that you’re a wonder, Carter.�
“Oh, no, it was circumstance, and chance—largely chance—that made it possible, chief.â€�
“Then thank Heaven for the chance. Say, where are you going to get him? Here? Or in New York?�
“Here, if I can. If not here, then in New York.�
“Do you mean to tell me that the fellow is here in this town?�
“He might be here, or he might be lured here, but wherever he is—no matter where he may be, chief, I will get him. I promise you that.â€�
“Shake hands, Carter. You’re a man after my own heart. You do things, and that’s what I like. And don’t you think that it even occurs to me to be one bit jealous of it all. I am only thanking Heaven that you were here to do it. I wasn’t cut out for a detective. I’m all right as a policeman, but I know my limitations, thank the Lord. And say, Carter.�