"I know it."
The moment she uttered these words she recognized her mistake, and would have given worlds not to have spoken them.
But, although Nick had now secured the last link of his chain of evidence, he gave no outward sign that he attached any importance to it.
He was about to continue when someone knocked at the door.
"Come in!" said Nick.
Sam Rogers entered.[Pg 58]
"Anita!" he cried, in amazement.
"At your service, sir!" coldly rejoined the lady.
"Be seated, Mr. Rogers," said Nick.
Anita looked at Nick nervously.