Nick changed his disguise to that in which Jones had seen him. He did it in the hall of the flat house, while waiting for the door to be opened in answer to his ring.
Jones met him on the upper landing.
"Look here," said Jones, when he recognized Nick, "isn't this going a little too far? What do you want now?"
"I would like to ask Mrs. Jones a few questions if you have no objections."
"I object very seriously."
"Will you ask her if she is willing to see me?"
"No; I won't."
"Then I shall have to use my authority."
"Don't do that. Come now, be a good fellow. Amy is sick with all this worry. She's just gone to bed. Let her alone until to-morrow."
"I will," said Nick. "Good-night."