It flashed through my mind that this case might bring me a way up in the circles if I cracked it. It would be a good idea to convince Mr. Ribbons to trust me. I clasped my hands and leaned towards him.
- "You know I can be discreet. You remember the Lander case with the old lady?" I paused for a moment and watched him intensely. "If you let me handle this case, I'll keep your acquaintance out of it. And if it turns out the killer can't be accused without it, I'll give the case back to you."
- "That would mean a quit case in your records." I could hear doubt in his voice. "Are you sure?"
- "Absolutely."