"He had on a loose, long coat—a queer sort of thing—and a little round cap on his head."
"That will do," said Nick. "I am much obliged. It will not be necessary, I think, for you to testify to these facts in court."
"There's enough without it," said Deever. "You'll take Jarvis to headquarters now, won't you ?"
"Well, no," said Nick. "I hadn't thought of it."
"I'll be doubly and eternally—"
Deever's wrath and surprise choked him.
"Never mind," he said, at last, mastering his rage. "Come along, John. And you get out!"
"With all the pleasure in life," said Nick, quietly walking toward the door.
Chick had slipped away at Deever's approach. Nick met him outside.
"What did Deever's witness say?" asked Chick.