“You mean the real estate?”
“Yes.”
“I think he did.”
“Then when he went to Australia, he sold out to some one?”
“That is what I understand—to the man who is now in possession.”
“Can you find out for me the amount realized by him in this conveyance?”
“Quite easily. An intimate friend in San Francisco, with whom I have constantly corresponded, can get the information, through her brother.”
“Then telegraph to her to send it to you without delay.”
“Mr. Carter, do you——”
“Now, Miss Templin, you must ask me no questions, but be ready to answer those I have to put to you at any time. You will stay here in New York a few days?”