"If so, let him enter and then shut the door." There was something in his tone that alarmed Rischenheim.

He started back on the step.

But Bernenstein caught him by the arm.
"Since you wish to come in, come in," he said with a grim smile.
Rischenheim looked round, as though he meditated flight.

The next moment Bernenstein was thrust aside.

For one short instant a tall figure appeared in the doorway; the crowd had but a glimpse, yet they cheered again.