“Go on.”
“Well, it depends on the case. But if he has done anything serious, and if the authorities find it hard to get evidence against him, you probably wouldn't have any trouble, even if you were right in with him. A man can turn state's evidence, you know.”
“But I wasn't in with 'im. When I'd found him out, I quit him—the first good chance I got.”
“Yes, of course. But it all depends. I couldn't tell you anything more, because I don't know the case. It all depends on how bad they want him.”
“They want him bad enough.” He dropped his voice, and leaned across the table. “Did you ever hear o' Whiskey Jim?”
“You don't mean to say—”
Roche nodded.
“Why, man, you're rich.”
“How do you make that out?”
“Haven't you seen the papers?”