The firm would probably employ detectives to watch him-Pinkerton men or agents of Mooney and Boland.

They might arrest him the moment he tried to leave Canada.

So he might be compelled to remain here months, and in what a state! Back at the hotel Hurstwood was anxious and yet fearful to see the morning papers.

He wanted to know how far the news of his criminal deed had spread.

So he told Carrie he would be up in a few moments, and went to secure and scan the dailies.