Unhesitatingly Old Broadbrim walked in.
It was a sight worth coming miles to see.
The vast place was brilliantly lighted up and the fun was at its height.
Music filled the air and the forms of dancers of both sexes went hither and thither under the chandeliers.
Broadbrim selected a spot from which he could witness the revel and not be in any one's way.
Hundreds were constantly coming and going.
For some time he watched the exciting scene, and he was in the act of moving out when he saw enter a man at whom he looked the second time.
This person with American ways came forward and stood near the detective while he cast his eye over the revelers.
He was tall and well built.
His garments were faultless and his face had lately felt the keen edge of the razor.