"It was the fact that, extending from the point of the needle upward, for a couple of inches, there was a marked discoloration."
"Thank you. This may be important, Mr. Carter. I shall consult with Dr. White about it."
Nick then bade the doctor good-by and turned his footsteps toward the Rogers mansion.
He had not gone many yards when he met his faithful assistant, Chick.
"Moreno is up at Rogers’ place," said Chick, "and Ida is at the hotel."
"Well, what other news, Chick?"
"Miss Rogers loves the doctor."
"Good! Keep an eye on Rogers and Moreno for a few minutes."[Pg 47]
Nick immediately returned to Dr. Lord’s house.
He hurriedly explained to the doctor why he had come back, and, two minutes later, a distinguished-looking Cuban left the physician’s residence.