Thus his subsequent mishaps this night may be laid to the fact that he thought and saw through green spectacles.
The idea that the jewels were hidden near by made it imperative that he should handle this affair exclusively.

Coles, the operative he had sent to negotiate with Karlov, was conceivably a prisoner upstairs or down.
Coles knew about the drums, and they must not turn up under his eye.
Federal property, in that event.
If ever he laid his hands upon the drums he would buy something gorgeous for Kitty.

Little thoroughbred! Time for work.

Without doubt Karlov had cellar exits through this warehouse or the other.

The job on hand would be first to locate these exits, and then to the trap on the roof.