"Quite so. I know a great many things. To be frank, Mr. Allen, I have had you watched by a private detective, ever since you came to town."
Allen rose in a towering rage. "How dare you do that, Mr. Mask?"
"I did so at your father's request," said the lawyer, on whom the young man's rage produced not the least effect.
"You have seen him?"
"I have. He came to me when he arrived."
"Do you know where he is?"
"I do--but I am not at liberty to tell you."
"Do you know why he is acting in this way?"
Mr. Mask's calm face suddenly wrinkled. "No," he said, looking perplexed, "frankly, Mr. Allen, I don't, and I am glad you have called. I wish to talk the matter over with you."
"Why didn't you send for me, then?"