What reply she would have made cannot be told, but her demeanor was enough for Nick. He saw that he had penetrated the secret.
But what was the effect of it upon the case?
As he revolved this question in his mind, and the wretched woman strove to frame some suitable reply to his accusation, there was a knock at the door.
Morton Parks entered, and with him was a woman who seemed to be a nurse.
When the eyes of the murderous creature, with whom Nick had been talking, fell upon Parks, they were barren of recognition.
Nick saw at once that she did not know him.
“What do I hear?” cried Parks. “An impostor has appeared claiming to be the nurse sent by me to my wife!”
“It is true,” said Nick.
The murderess scowled at these words. She pointed to Parks.
“Who is he?” she asked. “Is he the real Parks?”