"Arrest you as a smuggler."
"Approach me at your peril," exclaimed the felon, and he raised his hand in a threatening manner.
Vance had no time to spare, and Garcia was quickly overpowered and handcuffed.
Vance led Renie from the room.
The detective had come prepared. He found several officers at the door, who took possession of the house and the villain Garcia.
Our hero heard Renie's story while taking her to a place of safety, and after leaving her, he proceeded to the hotel to meet the gentleman named Selton, whom he had season to believe had a strange story to tell.
Upon reaching the hotel Vance was shown to a handsome suite of rooms, and a few moments later, was joined by the gentleman whom he had met under such strange circumstances at the coast.
The meeting was cordial, and Mr. Selton said:
"I have been waiting for you."
"Well, sir, and here I promised to call and I have kept my word."