CHAPTER V
THE SECRET SAILING
Jack showed signs of excitement when his comrade made such a startling announcement. He stared after the departing taxicab and acted as though more than half inclined to dash away in pursuit.
"Oh, what a shame that we have to let him get away in that fashion, Tom!" he exclaimed in a disappointed tone. "Where can that detective be hanging out, not to be able to find the German spy? If only we could have him nabbed, perhaps we might be able to recover that paper."
"It was out of the question, you see, Jack," the other told him sadly. "There, the taxi has disappeared now in the ruck of vehicles, all trying to get in and out of the pier here, where everything is being rushed like fury. But even if I had Adolph Tuessig arrested, what charge could I make against him, when we haven't a shred of real proof that he was the one who entered our house?"
"I guess you're right there, Tom," admitted
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