"You would, eh?"
"Yes, sir."
"Well, young man, let to-day's experience be a warning to you all your life, and from this time out treat every one with civility who treats you civilly."
A moment later, Vance the detective stood in the presence of the Government attorney.
CHAPTER XXXII.
The two men were intimate. Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
"Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you. What news?"
"Good."
"Aha, I'm glad to hear it; you've struck a trail, eh?"
"Yes."