“Of course; I noticed your signal, too, when you walked out of the sitting-room.”
“Where were you?”
“On the porch, with my eyes on you. I knew you wished to speak with me, but I preferred first to receive your notice.”
“I caught your wink to-day when about to start off with my new machine, but I couldn’t guess what you meant.”
“I meant nothing except to wish you good luck; of course I was aware what you had set out to do and I shall be glad to know what success you met.”
“Far better than I expected; I found the place.”
“You mean where the little girl is held a prisoner?”
“Yes.”
Harvey was surprised that the detective did not show excitement over the news. He remained cool and deliberate and spoke in low-toned words as before.
“Then you saw the child?”