"You won't even leave this room until you've read what that says,"
exclaimed Mr. Cook, becoming angry and irritated at Heinrich's refusal to
do as he said. Bob had seen their chauffeur stubborn before, however, and
he knew that if he made up his mind to a thing he was as obstinate as
only a German can be.
Heinrich merely looked at Mr. Cook sorrowfully.
"I'm a policeman you know," said Sergeant Riley sharply.
Heinrich ignored the implied threat completely.
"Come on, Heinie," urged Bob cajolingly. "Don't be foolish."
"I can't read it," said Heinrich again.
"You know," said Mr. Cook, "we're suspicious of some things you have done
already, Heinrich. Don't make it worse if you can help it."
"I can't read it," said Heinrich.
Bob knew the chauffeur well enough to know that there was no use in
arguing with him further; it would only be a waste of breath and time.
"I don't want to turn you over to the police, Heinrich," said Mr. Cook.
"That is what I shall do, however, unless you do as I ask.
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