“‘All right, then, you shall hear from me soon; good morning, sir,’ and Mr. Dabbs went out.
“‘What a strange-looking man he is, Eddie!’
“‘Yes, but they say he is the most skillful detective that ever operated in Philadelphia.’
“‘Well, if that is so, I must say he belies his looks.’
“‘Come, Harry, I must see Lottie; I cannot stop to talk now.’
“‘Wait a moment till I close the office, and I will go with you.’
“‘Don’t walk so fast, Ed,’ said Harry when we started toward the jail, ‘I can’t keep up with you; I know you want to see Lottie, but you need not go like a whirlwind.’
“I was compelled to slacken my pace, much against my will, for I wanted to fly to her who was more dear to me than all the world contained.
“‘Have you made any new discoveries about the poisoning since you wrote me?’
“‘Nothing definite, but we think we will be able to strike a track soon; there have been strange doings at Mr. Ragland’s house.’