Mr. Chandler took up his hat.
"Then I may bid you good-morning!" he said, his manner unchanged. "You shall hear from me later."
She bowed as he left the room.
He paused at the captain's desk outside.
"You told me as I came in," he said slowly, calmly, "that there was no charge against Miss Chandler by which she could be held, and that she would be dismissed when she was brought before the justice, did you not?"
"Yes, sir."
"Very well. I wish to make a charge against her now—grand larceny!"
The captain started back in amazement.
"But sir——" he began.
"There is nothing more," returned Mr. Chandler, coolly. "When you have made out the complaint, I am ready to sign it, and I should feel grateful if you will do it as speedily as possible!"