Bob forced his way inside of the car, thinking that the pair might have entered to get out of the crush outside.
But a thorough search failed to reveal either of the persons in whom the youth was interested.
“Gone!” ejaculated Bob, with a sinking heart.
“What’s that?” asked a bystander.
“Nothing. Did you see anything of that policeman and his prisoner?”
“They got off at the last stop.”
“Thank you.”
Bob lost no time in leaving the car and hurrying back to the place. All was dark, and nobody appeared in sight.
“Hullo there, officer!” he called out.
He repeated the call several times, and finally the policeman came running toward him, club in hand.