“Let the man go to the place from which I was rung up, and, if possible, get a description of the fellow who sent in the call.”
“I’ll do it. It’s a great game you are playing, Mr. Carter.”
“I’m playing for big stakes. But don’t call me Carter; Nicholas will do for the present.”
“I’ll remember. What are you going to do in the meantime?”
“Lie here in bed until I hear what sort of a report your man makes about the fellow who called me up.”
“Will you stay here alone?”
“You can send one of the bell boys to be with me until your man comes.”
“All right.” The chief got up to go. “I’m surprised to learn that those bank robbers are still in town.”
“I’m not. This town is probably as safe for them as any other part of the country. Hurry that fly cop over here, chief. I have warm work ahead of me, and don’t want to be out of the running any longer than necessary.”
“Trust me to hustle things,” replied the chief, and took his departure.