“Certainly. But they think the boy is too good to steal,” growled Snipper.
Then one of the other men began to figure up profits and mentioned how the money was to be divided.
“Hurry up,” said Snipper. “I don’t want to stay away too long. It might excite suspicion.”
At this Barton Reeve motioned to Leo to walk a distance away.
“Run for a couple of policemen,” he whispered. “I’ll keep an eye on the crowd.”
The young gymnast needed no second bidding, but went off swiftly.
At the first corner he ran across a bluecoat and hurriedly related his story.
At once the policeman rapped for an assistant.
Then the three joined Barton Reeve.
Snipper and the swindlers were just preparing to leave the saloon.