He took a step nearer to examine it and then drew back.

This bit of metal told the story--it bore the letters R.N.W.M.P.
"I thought so," he muttered with a slight catch in his voice.

"You didn't follow my good advice, Bucky Nome, and now you reap the harvest of your folly.

You have paid your debt to M'sieur Janette." Then Philip turned quickly and looked back at Billinger.

In his hand the agent held a paper package, which he had torn open.