"
"I hardly think it is, myself," agreed Dillon. "Whoever it was who
took it is probably posted about our new scheme. That's not the
point I was driving at. You see, Garrick, our trails cross in
these cases in a number of ways. Now, I have a little secret fund
at my disposal. In so far as the affair involved the murder of
that girl--and I'm convinced that it does--will you consider that
you are working for the city, too? The whole thing dovetails. You
don't have to neglect one client to serve another. I'll do
anything I can to help you with the auto cases. In fact, you'll do
better by both clients by joining the cases."
"Dillon," answered Garrick quickly, "you've always been on the
level with me. I can trust you. Consider that it is a bargain.
We'll work together. Now, who was the girl?"
"Her name was Rena Taylor," replied Dillon, apparently much
gratified at the success of his proposal. "I had her at work
getting evidence against a ladies' poolroom in Forty-seventh
Street--an elusive place that we've never been able to 'get
right.
Pages:
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45