“Oh! I see. No, I was not there, nor near there, in fact.�
“Nor your car, either?�
“My dear, sir, I have three cars. Which one do you refer to?�
“To any one of them. Do you know where all three of the cars were last night?�
“No; but I could easily ascertain, if it is important.�
“It may prove to be quite important, sir. One of your cars was there last night.� This was merely a guess on Nick’s part, but he thought best to make it at that point.
“At Pleasantglades?� asked the millionaire, elevating his brows again. It seemed to be a favorite gesture of his.
“Yes; or near there.�
“Then it was entirely without my knowledge. I will inquire about it at once;� and he started to leave his chair.
But the detective interrupted him.