He had not noted, nor did he dream, that, at the corner behind them, two slinking, sneaking figures were now watching his every move.
The woman turned the knob, and entered.

Gabriel followed.
"It's on the second floor," said she.

Gabriel saw a sign, on the landing: "S. L.

Micolo, Pawn Broker," and motioned her to precede him.
In a minute they had reached the upper hallway.

The woman opened another door.