I don't understand what this note means, said Holmes. But it might be important.
There were many people outside the theatre. The letter had told us to stand outside on the left. We waited. Suddenly a Small dark man appeared.
Are you Miss Morstan and her friends? he asked.
Yes; she said
You must promise me that these men are not policemen; said the stranger.
They are not policemen; Said the man
He led us quickly across the street to another cab and opened the door. We went inside.
The man closed the door and jumped up onto the driver's seat of the cab. The horse moved off quickly.