“Mr. Carter.”
“Well?”
“There is something wrong. The circuit still is complete, but I can get no reply. The person who called you up evidently has left the telephone, but has not hung up the receiver.”
“Were you asked to hold the wire?”
“No.”
“Can you find out who called, what number, or where the telephone is located?[Pg 4]”
“I will try.”
“Do so, please, and notify me immediately.”
“I will, sir.”
Nick replaced his telephone on the library desk, then turned quickly to Chick.