"No. He is probably going in there to meet the girl."
"Let's get out here at the Arch so as not to attract his attention."
"Very well. Be careful now."
They dismissed the cab and hurried into the hotel.
La Croix had disappeared from view and the detectives hastened to the office and said to the clerk:
"Got a party here named La Croix?"
"Yes, sir. They're in room 678. Wish to send up your name?"
"No," replied Old King Brady, with a smile, as he exhibited his badge.
"Oh," said the clerk, "detective, eh?"
"We're after La Croix. He's a crook."