“Indeed! That will be excellent. Mr. Gregory was here to-day. He hasn't been gone more than fifteen minutes, in fact.”
“Rather early for him, isn't it?” asked Chick, dryly.
“It is only just ten o'clock.”' “He is very anxious about the casket.”
“Anything new regarding it?”
“No, only he seemed more anxious than ever.”
“You told him I was searching for it?” asked Nick.
“Certainly. By the way,” turning to Chick, “have you given Nick any further information about Gregory?”
“Not much, sir. I'll make out a report embracing all I know concerning him, and give it to you.”
“I should be glad if you would.”
“I would like to see Barney,” continued the assistant.