"He said that, did he?"
"He did."
"And the man who claims to have seen him enter one of her back doors is perfectly reliable, is he?"
"He is; I'll vouch for him myself."
"It looks bad for Mr. Strouse then, it seems to me."
"That's the way I look at it. Indeed, I am confident that he knows something about the murder."
"You are having him shadowed, you say?"
"Yes, Ned Nugent, properly disguised, is on his track."
"Don't let him lose sight of him. This worthy anarchist may lead us to something."
"I've no doubt he will; and he may lead us to a point that will surprise you."