“I guess you know me,” he said. “I’m Roy Pell, Rex’s brother. I came up to find out what you could tell me about him.”

The three fellows exchanged glances.

“Why, isn’t he home?” answered Harrington.

“No. When did he leave New Haven?”

“He hasn’t been to New Haven,” replied Harrington slowly.

“Not been here!” exclaimed Roy. “Where did you leave him, then?”

“In New York.”

“When?”

“Wednesday night”

“Was he going home?”