those gems he will go there to look for us. It's a rendezvous we had
arranged beforehand in case trouble came up."

Harry nodded and smiled.

"Glad you've posted me," he muttered. "I won't lose sight of you two
charming creatures. It wasn't good policy to pull you in without the
diamonds if you only knew it, and that's the only reason you are at liberty
now. We'll play with you as a cat plays with a mouse."

And he walked away from the door feeling well satisfied with the shape the
case was taking.




CHAPTER XI.

SUBDUING A TARTAR.


Old King Brady had gone ahead in an effort to find out what had become of
Paul La Croix.

Reaching the street he accosted a man at the door with the question:

"Did you see a thin man with a black moustache, a high hat, and frock coat
come out of here in a hurry a few moments ago?"

"Yes, sir. He got in a cab and rode away."