"One of the other messengers may be responsible," declared the commissioner.

"The murderer seems determined to wipe out every one who knew his past," declared the commissioner.

"Police boats have also patrolled the Sound," declared the commissioner.

"I think that settles it," declared the commissioner, as he rose.

"Storber admits he was paid to follow Speed's car," declared the commissioner.

"Mallikan is coming out here tonight," declared the commissioner.

"There was another man," declared the commissioner, with a note of final emphasis.

"Petersham arrived at his office only a few moments ago," declared the commissioner.

"I know you're not on the committee, Cranston," declared the commissioner.

The next day, the commissioner declared that baseball's priority was a "limited one," to complete the Series in a "graceful way."