“I'd like to speak to you a moment, Mr. Mallison,” he said. “It's important,” and he motioned for the man to follow him.
“What is it, Joe?”
“It's about those men who called to see that sick man, and about the sick man, too.”
“He has gone—all of them have gone.”
“What!” ejaculated our hero. “The sick man, too?”
“Exactly. But he didn't go with the others. While they were here he was in bed, but right after they left he arose, dressed himself, and drove away.”
“Where did he go to?”
“I don't know.”
“Do you know what became of the other two men?”
“I do not. But what's up? Is there anything wrong?” questioned the hotel proprietor, with a look of concern on his face.