Only one person understood the situation.
That was Nick, who anxiously watched them from the paper stand, fearful that the Cuban might make a break for liberty.
But Waldo knew his business too well.[Pg 27]
He hailed a cab, ordered Gonzales to get in, and, having taken a seat opposite his prisoner, he directed the cabman to drive to police headquarters.
When they had gone, Nick consulted his watch.
It was half-past one.
"Now for young Rogers!" he cried.
CHAPTER V.
A TERRIBLE POISON.
"Mr. Rogers," said Nick, when he was alone with that young gentleman, "can you come with me for about two hours?"
"Now?"