“I—I—wanted to thank you for what you did, Mr. Carter,” faltered the girl. “And also—to ask if you knew where Mr. Milmarsh is.”
“I know where he is,” replied Nick gravely.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
THE GIRL IN THE CASE.
“Will you take me to him?” asked the girl, with a blush. Then she went on in a more resolute tone, and as if she knew she had nothing of which to be ashamed: “He has asked me to marry him, Mr. Carter.”
“Ah!”
“Yes, that’s what I told him,” she continued innocently. “I said it could never be.”
“I didn’t say anything,” smiled the detective.
“I know you didn’t. At least, you only said ‘Ah!’ But I know what you meant, and I agree with you.”
“I wish you would explain, Miss Silvius.”