Mr.Cotherstone!--I shall have to ask you to step across with me to the office.

Will you come over now ?--it'll be best." "Not until I know what I'm wanted for," answered Cotherstone determinedly.

"What is it ?" The superintendent sighed and shook his head.
"Very well--it's not my fault, then," he answered.

"The fact is we want both you and Mr.Mallalieu for this Stoner affair.

That's the plain truth! The warrants were issued an hour ago--and we've got Mr.Mallalieu already.