“How would it work, Carter, to have me secretly shadowed?” Dave inquired. “We might in that way contrive to locate the entire gang.”
“There would be nothing in attempting anything of that kind,” Nick quickly objected. “The crooks engaged in[Pg 15] this job are not blockheads. They will guard against being discovered by any such trick as that.”
“You may be right,” Mack thoughtfully allowed.
“I know I am right,” Nick insisted. “You must be governed strictly by my instructions.”
“You may depend upon that.”
“To begin with, then, you must inform me by telephone as soon as you hear from Redlaw and learn when and where you are to meet him. If I happen to be out of my house, you may state the circumstances to one of my assistants.”
“I will do so.”
“State precisely what you learn and what is expected of you. The rascal will devise some way of safely meeting you.”
“What shall I say to him? What——”
“We must play for time,” Nick interrupted. “I want time in which to get in my work. You must discuss the matter with that object in view.”