They turned into Macdougal Street.

“Where are you goin’?” Brockey asked, after they had reached Fourth Street.

“Not far,” Carter replied. “I’ve got a room around here in Fo’rt’ Street.”

“When did you hire it?”

“Ter-day.”

“Oh!”

“Here it is.”

The detective led the way into a private house.

Brockey’s suspicions were not aroused.

If he had been aware that he was being led into a trap like a lamb to slaughter he would have then and there made a desperate fight.