"Yes."
"I know it. I saw him."
Dr. Lord really felt uncomfortable. He could not understand why or how Nick knew so much about the affair, unless it was that he was watching him. However, he continued:
"He brought with him the copy of an agreement. I told him that I could not decide just then, but that, in any event, I would not sign the agreement as it then stood. I wanted to see just how far he would go."
"Bravo!" interrupted Nick. "Did he leave a copy of the document with you?"
"No. I was just starting for Mr. Rogers[Pg 44]’ funeral, and he promised to come for my answer at ten o’clock to-day."
"He won’t be here," said Nick. "But I have heard enough, doctor. What do you wish me to do?"
"I want to be protected from this gang of blackmailers, but I do not want it made public."
"If young Rogers knows of it, it will be hard to hide the affair," said Nick. "I shouldn’t be surprised if he did, if that woman is his wife."
Dr. Lord looked the picture of misery.