You know the labels ?" "Yes, and the shape and colour of the bottles, both of which are peculiar." "Good! Now let us see your detective." But Sweetwater was not called in yet.

Just as Coroner Perry offered to touch his bell, the door opened and Mr.Clifton was ushered in.

Well and favourably known to both men, he had no difficulty in stating his business and preferring his request.
"I am here in the interests of Elwood Ranelagh," said he.

"He is willing to concede, and so am I, that under the circumstances his arrest was justifiable, but not his prolonged detention.

He has little excuse to offer for the mistakes he has made, or the various offences of which he has been guilty.