“It is typewritten on paper bearing a cut of the Berlin hotel in which Colonel Barker is living,” was the reply.
“Did you recognize the signature?”
“Perfectly, Mr. Carter.”
“It is a forgery, nevertheless.”
“That seems almost incredible,” Archer protested. “I am very familiar with Colonel Barker’s signature. I have had charge, of both of his places at times during many years.”
“Has he two places?”
“Yes.”
“Where is the other?”
“It’s the old homestead, out Fordham way,” said Archer. “Colonel Barker grew up there and still spends part of each summer on the old place. It is outside of the town and somewhat isolated. Nearly all of his family are entombed in the old cemetery in that section.”
“Has Deland, or Vaughn, ever been out there?” Nick inquired.[Pg 38]