"His escape is utterly impossible," said Nick. "He is watched."
"A good many men have been watched and have got away."
"Nobody ever got away from the man who is watching Jarvis," said Nick, quietly; and that praise was not too high, for the person in question was Nick's famous assistant, Chick.
"And now," said Deever, "may I ask what more you need in the way of evidence?"
"I need proof of your brother's death."
"In short, we must find the body."
"Exactly."
"Very well," sneered Deever, "I suppose I must do it myself. I've got nearly all the evidence thus far."
"By all means do it," said Nick, with his calm smile, "if you can."
Deever stared at him for more than a minute without speaking. Then he said: