He did not wish to excite suspicion, and therefore going up to the bar ordered a glass of lemon soda.
While he was drinking it he asked: "Is the man I came in with a little while ago still here?"
"Yes, and I wish you would get him out."
"Where is he?"
"Inside. He has been snoring till my regular customers asked me who I had in there."
"Very well. If you will show me where he is I will get him out for you."
The barkeeper opened a door leading to an inner room. On a settee lay Jack Minton breathing heavily. His eyes were closed and he was quite unconscious of his position.
"I don't believe you can stir him," said the barkeeper.
"I will call a friend then."
Mark went to the door and beckoned to the two officers.