The stranger made a sign which Felton instantly recognized.
"Quick! What has happened?"
"Jones has the million and is making his getaway. See him hiking toward the water front?"
The two men began to run.
There followed a thrilling chase. Jones engaged a motorboat and it was speeding seaward when the two pursuers arrived. They were not laggard. There was another boat and they made for it.
JONES ENGAGED A MOTOR BOAT
"A hundred if you overtake that boat," said Felton's strange companion.
Felton eyed him thoughtfully. There was something familiar about that voice.