And he pointed to the stranger.
CHAPTER IV.
WHAT WAS FOUND IN THIS GARDEN.
Nick received Deever's startling intelligence with every evidence of satisfaction.
"You are doing great work, Mr. Deever," said he. "We shall soon have this affair straightened out."
As Nick pronounced these words he signaled to Chick in their sign language as follows:
"What do you think of this witness?"
Chick promptly returned the answer:
"He seems to be telling the truth."