As they swung around the corner toward A Street, at the east side of the Capitol grounds, the detective said to his companion:
"Now, senator, when we approach the house, be ready."
"For what?"
"For anything that may happen."
"What do you think is likely to happen, Carter?"
"That is impossible to tell, but it is not unlikely that they will try to rush us at the moment when we attempt to enter the house. The street will be practically deserted at this hour, and there is no telling what they will seek to do. Be ready."
"I'll be ready. Don't fear about me, Carter."
And then they approached the house together.