Both parties were closing in on him at about the same time.

But Larry got a tip somehow, and made his get-away." "When did it happen ?" "Must have happened a little time after we all left the Duchess's." "But--but, Barney--how did you learn it so soon ?" "Just ran into Officer Gavegan over on Broadway and he told me," lied Barney.

He preferred not to tell her that he had been upon the scene with Little Mick and Lefty Ed; for the third figure which Larry had descried through the misty shadows had indeed been Barney Palmer.

Also Barney preferred not to tell what further subtle share he had had in the causes for Larry's flight.
"Do you think he--he made a safe get-away ?" "Safe for a few hours.

Gavegan told me they'd have him rounded up by noon to-morrow." Barney was more conscious of Maggie's interest than was Maggie herself, and again was desirous of destroying it or diverting it.
"Generally I'm for the other fellow against the police.