"Go and tell the district attorney I wish to see him."
"What name, sir?"
"Vance."
The clerk entered an inner office and a moment I later
reappeared, and in the most obsequious manner, possible said:
"This way, sir."
"Ah, you have come to an understanding of your duty."
"I beg your pardon, if you had told me who you were I would
have notified the district attorney at once."
"You would, eh?"
"Yes, sir."
"Well, young man, let to-day's experience be a warning to you
all your life, and from this time out treat every one with
civility who treats you civilly."
A moment later, Vance the detective stood in the presence of
the Government attorney.
CHAPTER XXXII.
The two men were intimate. Vance was operating directly under
the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised
to see him appear under any guise.
"Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his
hand, "I'm glad to see you. What news?"
"Good."
"Aha, I'm glad to hear it; you've struck a trail, eh?"
"Yes."
"A good one?"
"Pretty good," answered the detective, dryly.
"Well, let's hear all about it."
"I've collared the whole business."
"What?" ejaculated the Government attorney.
Vance repeated his declaration.
"You collared the whole business?"
"Yes."
"What do you mean?"
"All that the words imply."
"Tell me all about it."
The detective in a rapid manner related his adventures, and as
he proceeded the Government attorney opened his eyes wider and
wider, and when the of officer had concluded the attorney
exclaimed:
"This is wonderful.
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