So they rode about the place, and Frank was pleased with its general appearance.
At last they arrived at the club rooms of the Belfast Wheelmen, and there the girls left them, Mabel and Hattie bidding Frank good-by, but expressing a hope that they might see him again.
Dustan led the way into the club rooms, and Merry followed. Just as Frank was entering, a person attempted to come out hurriedly and brush past him.
With an exclamation of satisfaction, Frank grasped this individual, holding him fast.
“Wait a minute,” cried Merry. “I think I know you!”
“Leggo!” snarled the man.
“In a moment. Ha! I thought as much! I saw you down at the wharf, but you dodged me. We have met again, Mr. Parker Flynn!”
With a savage curse, the man struck straight at Frank’s face.
“Look out!”
Dustan tried to catch Flynn’s arm, but was not quick enough.