19. THE VOICE ON THE AIR
They arrived at Barstow at half past ten, and Bob Eden announced his intention of stopping for the night at the station hotel. After a brief talk with the man at the ticket-window, Chan rejoined him.
“I take room that neighbors the one occupied by you,” he said. “Next train for Eldorado leaves at five o’clock in morning. I am on her when she goes. Much better you await subsequent train at eleven-ten. Not so good if we return to ranch like Siamese twins. Soon enough that blundering Bliss will reveal our connection.”
“Suit yourself, Charlie,” returned Eden. “If you’ve got the strength of character to get up and take a five o’clock train, you’ll have my best wishes. And those wishes, I may add, will be extended in my sleep.”
Chan got his suitcase from the parcel-r
