Harvey was able to do this with so much accuracy that his friend complimented him.
“You have done remarkably well; if we succeed in restoring the child to her parents, much of the credit will be due you. I know the exact spot and can go to it without trouble.”
“Will you do so?”
“I shall make the effort, but I am in a delicate situation. You noticed those three men in the sitting-room when you were there a little while ago. Two are members of the Black Hand and are acting as scouts.”
“I set down all three as being such.”
“The blond has nothing to do with the others. He is a genuine commercial traveler for a Philadelphia clothing house and will leave to-morrow. It is the others who belong to the worst gang in the country.”
“Do you think they have any suspicion of me?”
Detective Pendar chuckled softly.
“Why should they? You have not given the first cause.”
“But they suspect you?”