"Arrest me?" gasped Andy Cross. "If you have me arrested you will make the greatest mistake of your lives."
"I'll risk it," said Charles Shotmore.
He started to look around for an officer.
As he did so, Andy Cross gave a pull and freed himself from both Shotmore and Robert. Then he dashed into the street, among the cars and trucks going in both directions.
"Hi! stop him!" cried Shotmore. "Police! Police!"
Robert at once took up the chase. Soon Shotmore joined in. But Andy Cross was fleet of foot, and fear lent speed to his feet. By the time the other side of the crowded thoroughfare was gained he was nowhere to be seen.
"He's disappeared," panted Robert, coming to a halt at the corner.
"So I see," returned Charles Shotmore. "He could run, couldn't he?"
"Well, he had something to run for."