“Any visitor?”
“Only his lawyer.”
“I infer from the newspaper story that Carney is a bad egg,” said Nick. “Am I right?”
“He’s a bad egg in a small way,” Hardy nodded. “He is somewhat of a ruffian and has twice been convicted of[{18}] stealing. But he is not what I consider a dangerous crook. He has no great ability.”
“He may have been associated with some one who has,” said Nick suggestively.
“I cannot say about that,” was the reply. “I lately have heard very little about Carney until this affair came off.”
“Have you the disguise found on the scene of the assault?”
“Yes.”
“May I see it?”
“Certainly.”