“He has flown beyond a doubt.”
“What have you done, Mr. Mason?”
“I have placed the police and a first-class detective on his track.”
At these words the clerk looked up in wonder.
“Do you mean to say Mr. Garrison has run away?” he demanded.
“We think he has, young man—anyway, he is not to be found, and at the place where he boarded he removed the best of his clothing this noon.”
“Was he married?” asked Frank.
“No, he was a bachelor.”
The clerk was now all attention, and asked for some details, which were given to him. He asked what he had best do regarding the offices.
“Better consult the police about that,” said Mr. Mason, and the clerk promised to do so.