"
"I always wish to see you, but this time it is on business."
"Then let's follow the advice you have often given: spare compliments
and talk business."
Oscar proceeded and related to his lady pal word for word all that had
passed between the government special and himself. The female detective
listened with deep attention, and when the narrative was concluded said:
"I think we can locate this man."
"I think we can; but how shall we start in?"
Cad was thoughtful a moment and then said:
"In our old way."
"How is that?"
"Chum for them."
This criminal "chumming" has yielded good returns, as a rule. It is the
best card in the detective profession.
"Where shall we chum?"
"Everywhere."
"I'll put it straight. Where shall we start in?"
Again the beautiful Cad Metti pondered, and after an interval said:
"Criminals as a rule are fond of race betting."
"That's so."
"We've picked up many a clue down at the race track."
"We have."
"Let's try a little chumming down there. Good races are on, and if ever
our bluefish show up at the track they will do so this present week."
"And we'll lure them as they swim, eh?"
"That's it."
"How will we make up?"
"You are to became Dudie Dunne. I will become Silly Sal."
"And we'll bet on the races?"
"We will.
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