There they telephoned to their people that they were all right and would be home later, at the same time mentioning the fact that Professor Snodgrass was in town, and would probably call if he did not get on some bug-hunting chase that kept him out all night.
As the boys entered a restaurant they almost collided with, or, rather, were fairly run into by, a man who seemed in great haste. He acted in a peculiar manner, turning his face aside as if to escape observation, and hurried on out.
“Well, you’re a gentleman!” angrily murmured Jerry, who had received the full impact of the odd character.
“Didn’t even say: ‘Excuse me!’ did he?” asked Ned.
“Nothing like it. He must be going to catch a train!”
Bob, who was just behind his chums, turned quickly and looked after the man.
“Did you see him?” he asked.
“Did I see him. I felt him!” declared Jerry, with a rueful laugh.
“And did you notice?” went on Bob, in some excitement.
“Notice what?” Ned inquired.