CHAPTER 2DOWN TO CASES
Nick Carter had a way of making himself felt under such circumstances. His impressive remarks were immediately effective. The Englishman turned even more pale and grave, gazing apprehensively at the detective, while he replied, with agitated voice:
“You’re deucedly well right. I’d be a blooming i***t, Mr. Carter, if I couldn’t see that. Come into the house, sir, and I’ll tell you the whole beastly business. Your word is as good as a Bank of England note, sir, and I’ll keep nothing from you.”
“You have decided wisely,” said Nick, while they mounted the steps. “In so far as the circumstances permit, I shall consider your disclosure strictly confidential.”
“That’s mighty kind, sir, and I’ll pay you handsomely.”
“Payment is an afterconsideration. I will accept no mo
