CHAPTER XXXII.
A NEW TWIST TO THE PLOT.
Klein went indoors, and mingled with the guests. He saw that Tod was playing his part like a veteran. After one of the dances the two managed to exchange a few words.
“There’s some surprise in certain quarters,” Tod ventured, smiling.
“Well, it won’t do any harm, now,” Klein answered. “I knew you would be recognized, and for that reason I wanted you to keep under cover until the right time.”
“Where have you been?”
“Talking with a friend of yours,” Klein observed.
“Friend of mine?”
“Yes; Mr. Jarge.”
“Is that man here?” exclaimed Tod.
“Very much so. Mr. Lydecker has engaged him as a private detective especially for this dance to-night.”