“Now,” said Nick, “if I can go down and admit him——”
“I will do that myself, Mr. Jones.”
In a few moments Patsy was with his chief and had received his instructions.
Louise Lansing accompanied Nick to the door.
“If your uncle should return, Miss Lansing,” said Nick, in a low tone, “please tell him nothing about my having been here.”
“Very good. When will my brother come?”
“To-night; but that must also be kept a secret, especially from your uncle and the servants. Your brother will explain to you.”
When Nick departed he left behind him a very much bewildered young lady, yet a very happy one, nevertheless.
CHAPTER XII.
Montgomery at Bay.
“Meet me at the corner, Chick,” said Nick, as he passed the man who was working on the street.