“Yes.”
“I began to suspect it. Who then is Gentleman George?”
CHAPTER X.
Mixed Identities.
As Nick asked the last question the two detectives arrived at the steps of the white building in Mulberry street, New York, which is known as “the central office.”
“Wait until we hear Barney's report,” said Chick. “I put him on the track instead of following the chief myself, when you sent me out night before last.”
“You have a suspicion who our man is, I see.”
“Yes.”
“Why not speak out?”
“I'd rather hear Barney first, if you don't object.”