“See that it is.”

“What is your name?”

“Pete McCree.”

“What is the number of your cab?”

“Number one hundred and forty-seven.”

Cabby started toward the door.

Before he turned around, Carter dropped. He ran toward the elevator, which he reached before the door of the room was opened.

While standing with his back turned he changed his disguise.

Then he got into the elevator.

As soon as the detective reached the street he halted near the entrance.