You know nothing of where he got the bag, I presume ?" "I know notting more as I tell you alreatty," rather disconsolately, as he realized that one drink was all he was going to receive.
Hamlin elbowed his way out to the street.

He had learned something, but not much that was of any value.

Undoubtedly the haversack had come into Dupont's possession through his wife, but this knowledge yielded no information as to the present whereabouts of Le Fevre.

When the latter had separated from the woman, this old army bag was left behind, and, needing money, Dupont had disposed of it, along with other truck, seemingly of little value.
The Sergeant reached this conclusion quickly, and, satisfied that any further investigation along this line would be worthless, reverted to his earlier quest--the safety of Miss McDonald.

Merely to satisfy himself of her presence, he crossed the street and glanced in at the whirling dancers.