“In which direction did they go?”
“East, through the crossroad.”
“Did you continue your search?”
“I did not, Mr. Carter, for I supposed that Arthur had unexpected business to look after, having been sought by his stenographer, as I then inferred, and that he would return during the evening, or telephone to us.”
“Have you telephoned to his residence this morning?”
“Yes, indeed. He was not at home last night, nor can his parents explain his absence. They supposed he spent the night here.”
“Have you telephoned to his Wall Street office?”
“I have, of course—about half an hour ago,” said Mr. Strickland.
“With what result?”
“Only two of the clerks then were there. They could give me no information, but I directed them to call me up at once, if Mr. Gordon came in. I have no hope of that, however, in view of the letter Mina has received.”