The customs man had apparently just got out of bed.

Now all he had to do was find a safe hiding place until the customs men finished their work.

Very probably the same customs men checked them going and coming.

I'd like to know how the customs men happened upon that place.

A strange expression appeared on the face of the customs man.

But at this point the door to her side of the house opened, and Pete, the customs man, came out into the hall.

"He knows the law," one of the customs men put in.

He knew dealing with that customs man would pay off some day, and it had!

There wasn't much time before the real customs men got down to us.

The customs man looked quickly about to see if anyone was standing too near.