"Very well, madame. After I have seen Sam, I shall communicate the result to Gonzales."
CHAPTER VII.
DR. LORD ASTOUNDED.
That the mystery connected with Mr. Rogers’ death was not known by the son, Nick was now convinced.[Pg 40]
His visit to Worcester had been very fruitful, however, and the great detective returned to Boston armed with facts that he knew would soon enable him to unravel that mystery.
From Anita’s passionate exclamations about himself, he learned that the Moreno gang would endeavor to get him out of the way, and he smiled grimly as he said to himself:
"They have a big contract on their hands."
A few minutes later he rang the bell at Dr. Lord’s door and handed the domestic one of his cards containing his real name and profession.
When the doctor made his appearance and saw Nick, he said:
"You have come early for your vial. But I must ask you to wait some little time, as a gentleman from New York has just called."
"Nick Carter?" interjected Nick.