thought the Assistant Commissioner to himself, with his face near the window-pane.
The Assistant Commissioner, still with his face turned to the window, expressed his doubt as to these two men having had anything to do with the outrage.
And these men came from that little country station," the Assistant Commissioner mused aloud, wondering.
At the sound of that name, falling unexpectedly into this annoying affair, the Assistant Commissioner dismissed brusquely the vague remembrance of his daily whist party at his club.
Wilson's assistant counts for a good deal in this mystery of the Red-headed League.
I had the hint from Holmes that this smooth-faced pawnbroker's assistant was a formidable man--a man who might play a deep game.
From the time that I heard of the assistant having come for half wages, it was obvious to me that he had some strong motive for securing the situation.
Then I made inquiries as to this mysterious assistant and found that I had to deal with one of the coolest and most daring criminals in London.
Then I rang the bell, and, as I hoped, the assistant answered it.
I used to be able to keep two assistants, but now I only keep one; and I would have a job to pay him but that he is willing to come for half wages so as to learn the business.
So I tell you this, most respectable Luise Ivanovna, and I tell it you for the last time," the
assistant went on.
Senior
Assistant City Prosecutor Nelson Panapanaan Pagaduan (Manila)
