Without waiting further, he darted after the two, well satisfied that the one they had concealed themselves from, and from whom they were now running, was Lannigan.
In the meantime, the four men on the corner had exchanged a few words, and then Lannigan and his companion turning, followed by Seaman and Elwell, led the way into the saloon on the corner near them.
Chick crossed Forty-second Street to Nick, saying:
“The two who met our men were Lannigan and his pal.”
“Does Seaman know you?” asked Nick.
“I do not think so,” replied Chick.
“Then slip into that saloon and see if you can get near enough to hear what their talk is about.”
Chick walked away hurriedly and entered the saloon.
Nick took up a position on the street, where he could watch both entrances, and waited for developments.