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He was to be at a certain point below the wharves that evening , and the _ Lady Helen _ was to send a boat in to pick him up . '' `` I understand , '' said Coryndon , `` the warrant was issued about noon the same day ? '' `` As far as I know , Joicey gave information against him just about then , but he had already left the bungalow . I went down Paradise Street to make my way out along the river bank at a little after six o'clock . I passed Absalom in the street and spoke a word to the boy , but time was pressing and I did not dare to be late . It was of the utmost importance that there should be no hitch in any part of the plan , for the _ Lady Helen _ could not delay over an hour . I got to the appointed place by the river just after twilight had come on -- '' `` Were you seen by anyone ? ''