Rudolph entered the office of the Cunard line of steamers.
What can he want there?” thought Tony. “I’ll watch him.”
He took a position near by, yet far enough off to avoid discovery, and waited patiently for Rudolph to reappear. He waited about fifteen minutes. Then he saw the tramp come out with a paper in his hand, which he appeared to regard with satisfaction. He turned and went up Broadway.
As soon as he thought it safe, Tony crossed the street and entered the office. He made his way up to the counter, and inquired the price of passage. The rates were given him.
Can you tell me,” he asked, carelessly, “if a Mr. Rugg is going across on one of your steamers?”
“Mr. Rugg? Why, it is the man who just left the office.”
“Did he buy a passage ticket?”
“Yes.”
“When does he sail?”
“On Saturday.”