"Let's hear your tale of woe."
"Not yet. I only came to tell you that within three days I hope to introduce you to the king-pin—the chief man—the director of the whole business."
"If you can do that you have accomplished one of the greatest detective feats of the age."
"I will do it, sure. I've got all the lieutenants identified, got their names and their muggs. I've got them shadowing me. Within an hour they will be on my track. How is that?"
"It's great."
"Watch them on my track. You know what it means."
"I think I do; you will really be on theirs."
"Yes, and I've some big surprises for them. I've learned their plans, they are ready to spread a flood of counterfeits of every description. They have got all their plans complete. I will be on to their plans in a few days, and we can close in on them just as they let go their first dove."
"If you are correct you are at the top of the profession. I'd like particulars."
"In a few days, I'll give you all the particulars and your men."