And look here," he went on, as the chief noted these particulars, "I want to know, to have some idea, you know, of what's going to be done.

I tell you, I'll spare no time, labour, or expense in getting at the bottom of this! If it's a question of money, say the word, and--" "All right, Mr.Allerdyke, leave it to us--for the present," said the chief, with an understanding smile.

"I know what you mean.

We're only beginning.

This affair is doubtless a big thing, as Mr.Fullaway has suggested, and it will need some clever work.