“Berchik,” replied Duncan. “The man who brought the jewels from Russia. They got him — because he knew. Do you wonder why I’m in danger?”
“You are in danger, Bruce,” replied Harry soberly. “Be sure to give that information to Fellows, so it will — “
“So it will reach The Shadow.” Bruce Duncan supplied the ending of the sentence with promptness. “I’m going to do that, Harry.”
“Have you seen any danger threatening yourself?” questioned Harry.
“None,” replied Bruce. “Only — “
“Only what?”
“I can’t understand why this girl — Arlette DeLand — took such sudden interest in me. I was introduced to her by a German whom I met coming back on the boat from Europe. I knew nothing about the man’s history. I am wondering if Arlette could be — “
“Arlette is all right,” interposed Harry. He could feel indignation sweeping over him. “She saved me once — the night before I met her with you. Got me out of a bad jam — “
“She didn’t recognize you when she met you!” exclaimed Bruce.
“I know that,” admitted Harry. “But she was the same girl. She called me up, before I came here — to warn me against the place — which proves — “