Look around the University Club--that white-haired man over there--dignified--respectable--is he the Bat?
Your own lawyer--your own Doctor--your own best friend.

Can happen you know--look at those Chicago boys--the thrill-killers.

Just brilliant students--likeable boys--to the people that taught them--and cold-blooded murderers all the same." "Bill! You're giving me the shivers!" "Am I ?" The editor laughed grimly.

"Think it over.

No, it isn't so pleasant .-- But that's my theory--and I swear I think I'm right." He rose.
His companion laughed uncertainly.
"How about you, Bill--are you the Bat ?" The editor smiled.