He accompanied Hy Hogan to the cellar. And together
they dug up the suitcase, 1 , opened
it, saw that it had not been touched—that it really did hold a small fortune.
Bills, bills, bills! Hogan closed the suitcase.
"And now, Mr. Rogers," he announced, 2
, "Johnson and I must run along. The Chief wants a report—quick.
3 . I’ll keep in touch with
you." He picked up the suitcase and rose. Burns also rose. Mr.
Rogers also rose. The trio walked to the door. Mr. Rogers opened it. "Come on
in, boys," he said pleasantly— 4 . Large
men. Strong men. Men in police uniforms who, 5
. A. We have to catch the rest of the
robbers B. took it to the living room C.
without fear, stared at Hy Hogan and Blackie Burns D. and in
walked three men E. in his best official manner