MR. JOHN JONES.
ALLEN, MORSE & JONES,
Electrical Fixtures,
The "Sunlight" Lamp.
"What did I tell you!" exclaimed Gaspard, who was looking over Nick's shoulder. "It is the name that was on the register. He is the man."
But Nick took a different view. He was of the opinion that Mr. Jones had presented very strong evidence of his complete innocence.
Anybody else might have signed himself "John Jones," but the real John Jones, never!
It would be mighty hard to convince a jury that a man meditating murder had recorded his correct name for the benefit of the police.
The coincidence was certainly astonishing, but it was in Jones' favor.
They walked over to the office of Allen, Morse & Jones.
Mr. Allen was there.
"Good-morning, Mr. Allen," said Jones, "My name has got me into trouble again."
"How is that?"