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The Trail of the White Mule

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
6/11

"I've asked questions of every uniform in this town, from the district judge down to the courthouse janitor.
Nobody knows a thing.

I DID find that Casey was booked yesterday for having a stolen car and a load of booze in his possession, but he isn't in jail--or if he is, they're keeping him down in some dungeon and have thrown away the key.

It was hinted in the police court that he was dismissed for want of evidence; but they wouldn't SAY anything, and so there you are!" We finished our fish in a thoughtful silence.

Then, when the waiter had removed the plates, the Little Woman looked at me with a twinkle in her eyes.
"Well-sir, there's something I want to tell you, Jack.

I believe Casey has put this town on the run.


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