ALIAS RED RYAN



The prosecution might be able to use you as a witness,
and grant immunity, you know. "
  " Thank you. " The attorney was moistening his lips
after every sentence, but his eyes were as grim and
savage as those of a cornered rat. "That's what I
thought. It's a fishing expedition. Your arch has
no keystone and you want me to supply it. I'll see
you in hell first!"
  "This individual, whatever his name, was the man
you advised to approach Barbour Sevens. He was
the man you warned-by that phonograph record-
after your talk with Tom Shell."
  "All which pretended knowledge is empty without
his name."
  "Pardon me a moment," exclaimed Fogarty, as if
in sudden memory of an important matter which had
been forgotten. He went to the telephone and,
sitting cross-legged on the side of his bed, called the
office.
  "I was expecting a telegram," he said. "You
know that I'm in my room if one comes, don't you"
  There was a pause. Then in simulated irritation
Fogarty spoke again:
  "No, I haven't been outside at all. I've been
here waiting for that message and it's awkward to
have had it delayed. . . . No, of course you
didn't send it up as you thought I was out, but now
just repeat it to me over the 'phone and send it up at
your leisure. Yes, I'm ready."



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