Then they could assume the best disguise they had and perhaps shake their murderous pursuers.
They left the depot and made their way to a respectable Boston hostelry.
The weather was typical of New England at the time of year and was most bitterly cold.
When the detectives registered at the Parker House, the fellow-passenger in the tweed suit also registered.
He was assigned to a room, as were the detectives. Young King Brady noted the coincidence, but thought nothing of it.
But once in the room, a sudden thought came to Harry.
He instantly exclaimed:
“Confound it! You and I are getting daft, partner.”
“Eh?” exclaimed Old King Brady. “What are you driving at?”
“We are blind fools! Far from eluding the gang, we are only getting into their way.”