“I know of nothing,” said Nick evasively, placing the disguise on the desk. “I merely wanted to see it. By the way, Hardy, did you see the man who just went through the outer office?”
“Yes, certainly.”
“Who is he?”
“Some one the sergeant admitted. He has charge out there. The man was a stranger to me.”
“But not to me,” said Nick significantly.
“What do you mean? Who is he?”
“Did you ever hear of Andrew Margate, better known across the water as Andy Margate?”
“I don’t think so, Nick,” said Hardy. “What about him?”
“He is as keen, clever, and dangerous a crook as could be found on two continents,” Nick said impressively.
“The devil you say!”