"I see." Saying which, he sat down and seemed lost in thought. The detective deemed it well to wait for him to speak again, which he did.
"See here," he exclaimed; "how much do you want for getting this money for me?"
"I cannot get it at all unless you are the woman's husband," replied the detective.
"Well I am her husband. Didn't I tell you I lived with her till she broke me?"
"Yes, but are you legally married to her?"
"Why, to be sure. Don't I tell you I am her husband?"
"Then, in the name of the law, I arrest you," said Mr. Barnes, suddenly rising and standing over the man.
"Arrest me," said the fellow, jumping up, pale with fright. "What for?"
"Rose Mitchel has been murdered, and the man who killed her has confessed that he was hired to do it by you."