25/34 "I fear it's impossible." "Why not let me arrest you," suggested Jennings, "and then, if at anytime, she would speak." "Hang it, no!" cried Mallow in dismay, "that would be too realistic, Jennings. I don't want it known that I was hanging about the place on that night. My explanation might not be believed. In any case, people would throw mud at me, considering I am engaged to the niece of the dead woman." "Yes! I can see that. Well," Jennings rose and stretched himself. |