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advice—before you gave it—as to engage the services of a detective—McAdams, from one of the best private agencies in the city. I was preparing to make a statement to him when you came in, and I see no reason why I should not give it to you both at once."
He led the way into the inner office.
"This is Max Schimmel," he introduced.
McAdams scrutinized Max, started to speak and checked himself. The little German, on his part, turned with increased curiosity from the flushed face of his friend to the stolid countenance of the heavily built, unintelligent-looking detective. McAdams did not bear externally any evidence of the ability Hereford apparently had found in him.
"Well?" Max demanded when he had
