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Pi . UNDER HIS THUMB. 13 CHAPTER II. THE DETECTIVE. We will not mystify the reader with vague com plications. The occasion of George Dyer’s sudden flight from the counting-room and the hot pursuit of the officers can be quickly explained, so far as it was understood by the pursuers themselves. As yet no formal investigation had been held. Along with the policemen a coroner’s deputy had arrived, and as he was a physician, he had pro- ceeded to examine the body of Mr. Waldron. The latter lay upon the floor, and in one hand he orasped a revolver. One chamber of the latter was empty; and the fatal bullet had penetrated the vic- tim’s heart, causing instantaneous death. So much was revealed at a glance, and so far it appeared like a suicide. The physician’s examination was quickly made, in the presence of Mr. Blain and two policemen, one of the latter being a sergeant from police headquarters. In the meanwhile, the other circumstances of the ease, which pointed strongly to the theory of mur- der, were freely discussed by those present. as was natural, and during this discussion George Dyer had appeared upon the scene. The young man’s face was rather pale, as was natural under the circumstances. As he stood gaz- ing upon the lifeless form of his late employer, Mr. Blain lightly touched his arm, and said: €o scomicbooks