Had he reasoned, Tom would have known that his money could not be taken away from him.
He had not stolen it, and, although he had made it by dishonest means, it was nevertheless his.
When they reached the street a crowd gathered around the detective and his prisoners.
Nick hailed a passing hack, and the party were driven to police headquarters.
The detective explained fully to his chief the details of the case, and handed over to him the twenty thousand dollars; also the note he had received from Smith.
The precious pair were brought before a police magistrate, and by him committed to the Tombs for attempted bribery.
CHAPTER VIII.
A DAY OF RECKONING.
Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.