"Well, Chick, the chain is complete."
"It is," was Chick's reply, "and in all my experience I have never seen a plainer case made out against any man."
"You mean from a jury's point of view."
"Certainly."
"What do you think of it?"
"I wish you'd tell me just what you think of it, Nick."
"I guess we shouldn't be found to differ a great deal," said Nick, with a smile. "This is my view—but hold on. Here comes Deever."
Indeed Deever was at that moment entering the house.
He was accompanied by a young man of a very unpleasant appearance. To Nick's eyes he seemed a born thief.
"Well," said Deever, entering the room, "here we are."