"Where did he go to?"
"To several places of no great importance, and finally he fetched round to the hotel again."
"How long ago was that?"
"Just now; he has just gone up to his room."
Old Spicer turned to the other detective.
"Where is Killett?" he asked.
"In room 36," was the reply.
"Ah! he saw that was his best chance to learn what was passing in 24. I wonder how he happened to tumble to that racket."
"I suspect the landlord put him up to it."
"No doubt. I had forgotten I told him what I wanted of the key. I think I'll go up to 36 at once. And you gentlemen be on hand in the neighborhood of 24, in case we may want you."