"Where is the district attorney?" "What do you want of him?" "I'll tell him when I see him." "Can't see him to-day." "What's that?" "Can't see him to-day." "Is he in?" "You've got your answer." The detective approached the political dude and said: "Will you answer my questions?" "Come, my friend, you get, or--." "Or what?" "I'll hustle you." "You will hustle me, eh?" "Yes." The detective suddenly extended his strong, powerful arm and quick as a wink caught the political exquisite by the ear and he closed his vise-like grip. The young fellow squealed like a pig. Vance released him and said: "Will you answer my questions civilly?" "Who are you?" demanded the clerk, as he vigorously rubbed his ear. "Go and tell the district attorney I wish to see him." "What name, sir?" "Vance." The clerk entered an inner office and a moment I later reappeared, and in the most obsequious manner, possible said: "This way, sir." "Ah, you have come to an understanding of your duty." "I beg your pardon, if you had told me who you were I would have notified the district attorney at once." "You would, eh?" "Yes, sir." "Well, young man, let to-day's experience be a warning to you all your life, and from this time out treat every one with civility who treats you civilly." A moment later, Vance the detective stood in the presence of the Government attorney. CHAPTER XXXII. The two men were intimate. Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise. "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you. What news?" "Good." "Aha, I'm glad to hear it; you've struck a trail, eh?" "Yes." "A good one?" "Pretty good," answered the detective, dryly. "Well, let's hear all about it." "I've collared the whole business." "What?" ejaculated the Government attorney. Vance repeated his declaration. "You collared the whole business?" "Yes." "What do you mean?" "All that the words imply." "Tell me all about it." The detective in a rapid manner related his adventures, and as he proceeded the Government attorney opened his eyes wider and wider, and when the of officer had concluded the attorney exclaimed: "This is wonderful." "It's a pretty good thing for us." "I should say so. But, you must bear a charmed life!" "No, no, I'm only a little watchful against accidents; and sudden surprises." "And you have the master of the 'Nancy' up in Ludlow Street?" "He's there sure." "How does he take the thing?" "He's all done over." "Inclined to talk?" "I reckon you can make him talk." "I'll visit him at once." "Not so soon; what you want to do is to capture the 'Nancy' and place a guard over the warehouse." "You're right." "You will have to secure a special train; and now when will you be ready?" "In two hours." "All right. I will be at the train."