5/10 Britz was about to withdraw, but Manning called him back. Nor was he astonished to find Ward at Headquarters. In fact, he had figured that the fugitive banker would return the moment he read the late afternoon papers, which contained an account of the happenings in the banking establishment. The detective argued also that Ward would present himself at Headquarters and demand permission to see his sister. "I had no reason to." "You were too busy to visit your office, I presume," said Britz. |