smuggler finally left the steamer with Harry at his heels in a change of
appearance which even his keen eyes failed to penetrate.

Old King Brady saw them depart.

He transformed his own appearance.

Both he and Harry now had assumed their natural looks.

There was a big white felt hat on the old detective's head, his frock coat
of dark-blue was buttoned up to the neck, around which there now was a
standing collar and an old-fashioned stock and on his hands were cotton
gloves.

The boy's suit of brown plaid, and a bicycle cap on his head, were much
different from the reverse side of his clothing and the other hat he had
worn.

In the street Harry saw the man hail a cab and get in.

He saw his partner and beckoned to him.

When they met, Harry asked eagerly:

"Did you find the girl?"

"No. She must have hurried from the steamer."

"Well, La Croix is bound to meet her now."