“Yes, sir.”
“Very well, then, I will expect you. Inquire for me at the desk, and ask the servant to conduct you to my room—you remember my name?”
“Yes, sir—Mr. Felix Montgomery.”
“Quite right. Good-by, then, till we meet.”
Mr. Felix Montgomery went into the Astor House, and remained about five minutes. He then came out on the steps, and, looking about him to see if Paul was anywhere near, descended the steps, and walked across to Lovejoy's Hotel. Going up to the desk, he inquired:
“Can you accommodate me with a room?”
“Yes, sir; please enter your name.”
The stranger entered his name with a flourish, as Felix Montgomery, Syracuse.
“Room No. 237,” said the clerk; “will you go up now?”
“Yes, I think so.”