“I do.”

“Have you been speaking to anyone about this case before to-day?”

Joe thought a bit.

“Be careful, sir, I warn you,” says Ricochet.

“Yes,” said Joe; “I have.”

“I thought so. When? To whom?”

And here an air of triumph lit up the features of Mr. Ricochet.

“Afore I comed here.”

“When! let’s have it?”

“Outside the Court.”