“There is a conservatory back of the house, with an inner door leading into the library.”
“I noticed it,” murmured Patsy.
“I can get into the conservatory with Jenks and Gilman. The three of us can then force the inner door in a jiffy.[Pg 36]”
“Sure! Like breaking sticks.”
“You remain here.”
“Why here?”
“You saw the gun on the table?”
“You bet!”
“Mack is the only one who will venture anything desperate,” Chick whispered. “He thinks Nick is the only one who is wise to this business. Vengeance, when he finds himself cornered, may impel him to snatch up the weapon and kill the chief.”
“Gee! I get you.”