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Once outside in the street, Melky turned down the nearest side-street, motioning Lauriston to follow him. Before they had gone many yards he edged himself close to his companion's side, at the same time throwing a cautious glance over his own shoulder.
"There's one o' them blooming detectives after us! " said Melky. "But that's just what's to be expected, mister! -- they'll never let you out o' their sight until one of two things happen!"