“Here, in my safe.”
“Just as you found it when you arrived home last Friday evening?”
“Yes.”
“Let me have it,” said Nick. “I think I can make use of it.”
Garland hastened to get it.
Nick examined it for a moment, then arose and extended his hand.
“That’s all for to-night, Garland,” said he. “Keep a stiff upper lip. There will be something doing to-morrow.[{27}]”
CHAPTER VII.
INTO A TRAP.
“Andy Margate is the man we must get. He is the rascal who now has the government plans. Andy Margate is the man we must get—and lose no time in getting him.”
These forcible declarations came from Nick Carter soon after eight o’clock on the morning following his impressive interview with Harold Garland. They were addressed to Chick and Patsy, then in their suite in the Willard immediately after breakfast.