"I think," said he, "it would be best for us to first see Spatola
himself, and ask a few questions. This might give us the proper point
of view for the remainder."
And so they once more got into the car; and away they sped toward the
place where the violinist was confined.
CHAPTER XII
ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS
Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City
Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw
the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and
his sandy-haired clerk.
When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile
of satisfaction.
"Hello!" greeted he. "Glad to see you. You're just in time to see me
turn a new trick. Here's the people that Spatola bought the bayonet
from. How does that strike you?"
But Bernstine leaned over and said something in a low tone; and the
smile instantly departed.
"Oh," said Osborne, ruefully, "_this_ is the party who called to see
you, is it?" Then turning to Ashton-Kirk he asked: "How did you get
onto this bayonet business?"
"Just through thinking it over a little, that's all," answered the
investigator.
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