Kelso was a village of moderate size. A small hotel provided accommodation for passing travellers. Here the three stage passengers descended and sought accommodation. The house was almost empty, and no difficulty was experienced. Denton registered his name as Felix Graham, from Milwaukee. He registered first, and for a special reason, that the false name might divert suspicion, if any was entertained.
"Do you know our fellow-passenger, Mr. Bundy?" asked Oliver, when they were in the room assigned them, preparing for supper.
Bundy looked surprised.
"I only know that he is from Milwaukee," he answered.
Oliver laughed.
"My eyes are sharper than yours, Mr. Bundy," he said. "He is our old acquaintance, Denton, who tried to rob you in Chicago."
Nicholas Bundy was amazed.
"How do you know?" he asked. "Surely it cannot be. Denton had black hair."
"And this man wears a red wig," said Oliver.
"Are you sure of this?" asked Nicholas thoughtfully.