And without appearing to see anything, he at once
saw the man who had followed Lauriston and himself from the Coroner's
Court. Being almost preternaturally observant, he also saw the man start
with surprise--but Melky showed, and felt, no surprise, when the watcher
came after him.
"You know me, Mr. Rubinstein," he said, almost apologetically. "You know,
of course, we're keeping an eye on that young Scotch fellow--we've got to!
He went in there, to Goldmark's, with you? Is he still there?"
"Strikes me you ain't up to your job!" remarked Melky, coolly. "He went
out, three-quarters of an hour ago. Gone home, I should say."
The man turned away, evidently puzzled, but just as evidently taking
Melky's word. He went off in the direction of Star Street, while Melky
strolled along to the pawnbroker's shop. It was necessary that he should
tell his cousin of what he had done.
Mrs. Goldmark was still with Zillah--Melky unfolded his story to the two
of them. Zillah heard it with unfeigned relief; Mrs. Goldmark, who, being
a young and pretty widow, was inclined to sentiment, regarded Melky with
admiration.
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