55/55 Thank you!" He wrapped the oilskin around the box again, and returned the box to his pocket. "It might be as well to remind you, Mittel," he cautioned sternly, "that if for any reason this check is not honoured, whether through lack of funds or an attempt by you to stop payment, you'll be in a cell in the Tombs to-morrow for this night's work--that is quite understood, isn't it ?" Mittel was on his feet--sweat glistened on his forehead. "Who are you ?" And Jimmie Dale smiled and stepped out on the lawn. |