“There’s a hat. Was that his?”
“Yes.”
“Then you’re right about the spot. Did he start off in that direction?”
“I believe he did.”
“Then the place he would be likely to strike would be Raymond’s cross-road hotel.”
“How far is that from here?”
“Not over five minutes’ walk. If he’s reached that place, you might as well give up the hunt.”
“Why?”
“You will never learn anything from Raymond. He is a bad one, and has been in court half a dozen times.”
“I would like to know if Casco knows him?” mused Bob.