When they arrived at police headquarters, they were met by the chief, who ushered them into his private room.
"We wish to see the prisoner without being observed by him," said Nick. "Use the screen."
"All right," said the chief.
He requested his visitors to stand behind a large screen, in which there were several small holes.
A few minutes afterward Gonzales appeared, accompanied by Waldo. Nick now directed Rogers to look through one of the holes in the screen.
The young man did so, and immediately drew back with a visible shudder. He seemed to be extremely agitated upon recognizing the Cuban, and was about to say something to Nick, when that gentleman put his finger to his lips and signaled him to be silent.
At that moment the chief said to the prisoner:
"What is your name?"
"Manuel Gonzales."
"Write your name in this book."