“Tom Denny, a very reliable man.”
“Capital!” said Nick promptly. “Write a line introducing me to Denny and directing him to coöperate with me. I shall require nothing, President Burdick, that will interfere with his customary duties.”
“I will give you a letter to him.”
“Also one to Daniel Cady,” added Nick. “Make it of the same character. I am probably a stranger to both men.”
President Burdick turned to his desk and wrote the two letters, then handed them to the detective.
“I think that is all,” said Nick, taking his hat. “By the way, however, what time does the next north-bound train leave Shelby?”
“At five-thirty.”
“Does it stop at North Dayton and Amherst?”
“Yes, both stations.”
“That’s all,” Nick repeated, rising. “Do absolutely nothing more in this matter, gentlemen, but leave it all to me. I will contrive to thwart these rascals and land them behind prison bars. Come, Chick, we must get a move on.”