It might be doubtful whether in this case Nick could prove to the satisfaction of a jury that this woman intended to kill the patient left in her charge.
He was far too skillful, however, to show the weakness of his position.
“Somebody stabbed that woman. That same person hired you to come here.
“When I lay my hand upon the man who struck the blow, I will prove you to be his accomplice, for I will show that he hired you to come here.”
The woman grew a shade paler, but she answered firmly:
“I was engaged by Mr. Parks himself. He came to my apartment about two o’clock this afternoon. I brought his card with a note written upon it to the hospital.”
“Did you have any acquaintance with him?”
“No.”
“Why did he come to you?”
“He was advised to come.”