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The Japanese smiled his engaging smile. "Not know," was all he
said, and yet I knew the fellow at least knew better English, if
not more facts.
Kennedy had about started on our faking a third "pipe" when a new,
unexpected arrival beckoned excitedly to Nichi. I could not catch
all that was said but two words that I did catch were "the boss"
and "hop toy," the latter the word for opium. No sooner had the
man disappeared without joining the smokers than Nichi seemed to
grow very restless and anxious. Evidently he had received orders
to do something. He seemed anxious to close the place and get
away. I thought that some one might have given a tip that the
place was to be raided, but Kennedy, who had been closer, had
overheard more than I had and among other things he had caught the
word, "meet him at the same place."
It was not long before we were all politely hustled out.
"At least we know this," commented Kennedy, as I congratulated
myself on our fortunate escape, "Clendenin was not there, and
there is something doing to-night, for he has sent for Nichi.


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