Seated in Louis Glenn’s sumptuous living room, Cardona gave a brief but definite summary of his findings.
“Glenn went out of town two weeks ago,” he declared. “He was in the Middle West — due back here tonight. He went directly from the train to the Merrimac Club, where he has a private room.
“He had made the trip East specially to attend a fraternity dinner that was being held tonight.
“He was going back to Chicago on a midnight train. So he left the club early to come here.
“There are a number of persons whom I shall have to question. I wanted to get the outline of Glenn’s activities right away — and I did that by telephone.
“Glenn was met by several of his friends when he came into the club at six o’clock. Some one was evidently with him from then on. He seemed in good spirits and in perfect health.
“He ate the same meal as the others, and no one else has complained of any ill effects. When Glenn left, he stepped into a cab that the doorman called. The driver is known down there.
“I have checked the time, and I figure that they made a quick trip here. The driver saw Glenn doubled up on the floor when he reached out to open the door for his passenger.
“Whatever happened to Glenn took place while he was on his way here. Yet he was alone when he left the club, and alone when the cab reached this apartment house.
“I intend to hold the driver for further questioning. I have a list of names here” — he showed the paper — “and I’m going to quiz these men.”