Part 16 (1/2)
”I will do it, sure. I've got all the lieutenants identified, got their names and their muggs. I've got them shadowing me. Within an hour they will be on my track. How is that?”
”It's great.”
”Watch them on my track. You know what it means.”
”I think I do; you will really be on theirs.”
”Yes, and I've some big surprises for them. I've learned their plans, they are ready to spread a flood of counterfeits of every description.
They have got all their plans complete. I will be on to their plans in a few days, and we can close in on them just as they let go their first dove.”
”If you are correct you are at the top of the profession. I'd like particulars.”
”In a few days, I'll give you all the particulars and your men.”
Oscar went away. He had gotten up so as to be recognized. He sauntered on to Broadway when a lady approached. She was veiled and she asked:
”Is this Mr. Oscar Dunne?”
The detective was taken a little aback, but answered:
”May I inquire why you ask?”
”If this is Mr. Oscar Dunne, the detective, I have some business with you.”
”We will suppose I am the man you seek; what is your business?”
”Will you accompany me?”
”No.”
”I thought you were a detective.”
”Suppose I am.”
”It's your business to listen to one who seeks your aid.”
”Go on, I am listening.”
”There are reasons why I do not wish to talk on the public street.”
Oscar was only sparring for time; he was measuring the woman, and he had not gotten on to her purpose when he said:
”Where do you wish me to go?”
”To any public place where we can sit down and I can relate to you my strange and remarkable experience. You will decide that I need aid and advice. I have been told that you are just the man to aid and advise me.”
”Who sent you to me?”