XXV. The Scientific Gunman




An Adventure in the New Crime Science


CHAPTER I

THE STOLEN MOTOR


"You are aware, I suppose, Marshall, that there have been
considerably over a million dollars' worth of automobiles stolen
in this city during the past few months?" asked Guy Garrick one
night when I had dropped into his office.

"I wasn't aware of the exact extent of the thefts, though of
course I knew of their existence," I replied. "What's the matter?"

"If you can wait a few moments," he went on, "I think I can
promise you a most interesting case--the first big case I've had
to test my new knowledge of crime science since I returned from
abroad. Have you time for it?"

"Time for it?" I echoed. "Garrick, I'd make time for it, if
necessary."