“I know Mr. Maybrick very well by reputation,” said Nick. “He is fast becoming noted for his eloquence, his advanced ideas, and his charitable work among the lowest classes. He has a very wealthy parish, I believe?”
“Yes, very; it includes some of the richest residents of Westchester County.”
“You say that Mr. Maybrick is mysteriously missing?”
“Yes.”
“Since when?”
“Since nine o’clock last evening.”
“But that is not long,” said Nick significantly. “Surely, Miss Farley——”
“I know what you would say, Mr. Carter, but it would have no weight with me,” she hurriedly interposed. “I am absolutely sure that he is the victim of knavery of some kind.”
“But why are you so sure of it? Have you any definite reasons?”
“Yes, many.”