“‘I’m going to hire the best detective in America to look into this mining proposition and see whether it’s as straight as you say it is.’
“‘You’re going to put a detective on my trail, are you?’ he hissed.
“‘That’s my intention.’
“‘I see your game! You’re going to fake up some sort of evidence to prove me dishonest and queer this mining deal!’
“‘If you are honest you have nothing to fear. If dishonest, you’ll be unmasked and a million will be saved to these New York and Boston investors.’
“‘Who are you going to hire?’
“‘Nicholas Carter, if I can get him.’
“‘Carter!’ When I spoke your name, Mr. Carter, it leaped fiercely from Yasmar’s lips, and was followed by a muffled oath. ‘You’re going to get Nick Carter to dog me about New York?’
“‘If he’ll take the case.’
“‘Then you really think I’m dishonest?’