The Little Glass Vial;
OR,
A BEAUTIFUL BLACKMAILER BROUGHT TO BAY.
By the Author of "NICK CARTER." [Pg 2]
CHAPTER I.
THE VIAL IN THE SNOW.
"Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news? Anything strange since this morning?"
He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
"Yes. Two small cases have come in; but there is a telegram from Boston that may be of importance."
"Let’s see it, my lad!" said the great detective, throwing his overcoat on a chair and seating himself. He took the dispatch in his hands and read it slowly.
"H’m! Yes, there’s something in this, Chick. What time is it?"