"Not young," he repeated to himself.

"Some old flame, then, of Mr.Adams; they're apt to be dangerous, very dangerous, more dangerous than the young ones." In front of the drug-store he paused.

"Show me where she stood while you went in." The boy pointed out the identical spot.

He seemed as eager as the detective.
"And was she standing there when you came out ?" "Oh, no, sir; she went away while I was inside." "Did you see her go?
Can you tell me whether she went up street or down ?" "I had one eye on her, sir; I was afraid she was coming into the shop after me, and my arm was too sore for me to want her to clinch hold on it again.

So when she started to go, I took a step nearer, and saw her move toward the curbstone and hold up her hand.