“No, she has not,” replied Ida; “that was returned to Mr. Herron when she decided to accept the offer of the other people and demanded the return of the models and drawings?”
“But it was not returned,” replied Nick.
“She said to-day that it was,” replied Ida.
“She gave the check to Mr. Elwell, her lawyer, who says that he returned it to Mr. Herron.”
Nick started to his feet, crying:
“The infernal rascals! They mean to rob her of everything. If they have got those drawings and models through the robbery of last night, she will not get a single penny.”
The detective began to pace up and down the room hurriedly. Suddenly he stopped and asked:
“Did she mention a man of the name of Seaman in her talk?”
“Yes; he is the man who made the offer that induced her to go back from the arrangements with Mr. Herron.”
“Was Mr. Elwell with him at the time?”