The boys turned and retraced their steps to the shelter. On entering the place, Guy looked eagerly for a view of the man with the familiar voice but he was unrewarded.
The place was empty.
CHAPTER XI
“The Ship Is Sinking!”
“Why, they’re gone! Where did they go so sudden!”
Guy gazed helplessly at his companion. Glennon looked sharply here and there and along the promenade, while the other boy continued:
“They didn’t have time to get out o’ sight so quick. They must be hiding near.”
“I guess not,” said the older boy quietly. “No place to hide around here. They probably dodged into the smoker or cafe.”
“That’s it,” agreed Burton, rushing out.
He led the way into the cafe, whose entrance was near the shelter. Inside, however, he stopped short with a look of disgust and said in a low tone to Glennon:
“There’s a dozen men in here and probably as many more in the smoker. I don’t know how I’m going to pick him out unless I hear him talk.”