CHAPTER IV.WHAT WAS FOUND IN THIS GARDEN.
Nick received Deever’s startling intelligence with every evidence of satisfaction.
“You are doing great work, Mr. Deever,” said he. “We shall soon have this affair straightened out.”
As Nick pronounced these words he signaled to Chick in their sign language as follows:
“What do you think of this witness?”
Chick promptly returned the answer:
“He seems to be telling the truth.”
Then Deever turned toward the new witness.
“Mr. Haskell, Mr. Colton,” said he, in hasty introduction. “Now, Haskell, tell what you know.”
“Wait,” said Nick, “who is this man?” And he pointed to Chick.
“He’s a fellow that knows my brother. We met him just below, and brought him along to help in the identification. There are two more coming.”
“Then you purpose to disi
