“Nevertheless, chief, it is true.�
“What’s that? True? It can’t be. Why, I’ve heard him express himself rather forcibly on that subject, too.�
“Nevertheless, it is true. You have heard of Mrs. Hurd-Babbington? You have seen her out here, haven’t you?�
“Yes.�
“Well, she is the lady in question.�
“You don’t say so.�
“Yes. And it occurs to me that a man who will so thoroughly change his opinions on the subject of marriage might also learn to smoke. And now that we understand one another, shall we go to the station, chief? And will you do your part, doctor?�
CHAPTER XII.
GETTING INTO ACTION.
Nick Carter was at the telephone in the private office of the chief of the local police.
Chick was at the other end of the wire, and the connection had just been made.