Soon he learned that Mershone had purchased a ticket for East Orange.

The train would leave in fifteen minutes.
Fogerty decided quickly.

After looking at his watch he rushed out and arrested a passing taxicab.
"Ready for a quick run--perhaps a long one ?" he asked.
"Ready for anything," declared the man.
The detective jumped in and gave hurried directions.
"Never mind the speed limit," he said.

"No one will interfere with us.
I'm Fogerty.".