What number was it ?" "238, sir." "Good; we'll try our luck after we finish dinner; there will be a couple of hours of daylight yet.

Are you game, Sexton ?" "Quite so, sir." The sinking sun was still above the sky-line of the buildings fronting on Milwaukee Avenue, when the two men alighted at the intersection of Gans Street.

West hardly took the adventure seriously, being more influenced by curiosity than any other motive, but Sexton was deeply in earnest, in full faith they were upon the right trail.

Doubtful as he was, West had neglected no precautions.

The map assured him that they were invading a disorderly section of the city, where to be well-dressed would only invite suspicion, and might lead to trouble.