“It disappeared from my desk, where I had it in a secret drawer.”
“Who knew of that secret drawer besides yourself?”
“No one that I know of.”
“Phillips?”
“Phillips is above suspicion,” returned Marcos coldly.
“No doubt. But did he know of the secret drawer?” persisted Nick.
“He did not. I am sure of it.”
“What other servants have had access to your room?”
“Only the maid who attended to the room, and she never was long enough there to get at the drawer. Phillips always makes it a point to go in and out of my apartment at short intervals when any one is there doing work of any kind.”
“Hum!” was all Nick Carter replied to this. Adding: “Don’t speak of what I have told you to anybody.”