He went cautiously closer, and before he could see anybody he heard the sounds of voices in conversation.
What they said it was impossible to make out.
The detective dared not get close enough than that for fear of attracting the attention of the men.
There seemed to be two of them.
Presently he heard one voice say:
“I won’t do it.”
One of the men started away.
“It will be the worse for you, then,” growled the other.
The first man hastened his steps.
As he came from the shadow, Patsy saw that it was Snell.