Ramsay was questioned as to the whereabouts of this man, but he was not able to tell anything save that the two had come East together and that Ramsay had parted from his pal in Boston and had heard nothing from him since then.
Nick sought around for clews and finally came in touch with his man through a splendidly organized bank robbery.
The story of the bank robbery indicated that more than ordinary intelligence had been brought into play in consummating this piece of villainy.
The bank was the People’s National, of Latimer, Vt.
The robbery occurred at one o’clock in the morning.
The watchman was making his hourly round of the premises when a voice outside struck on his ears.
“Help! For Heaven’s sake, do something for me!” came the cry. “Call an ambulance, quick!”
The bank occupied the first floor of a corner building.
There were two floors above, divided into rooms and used as offices by lawyers and real estate men.
In front of the building was a lamp-post.