In a few words Maynard explained the exact situation.
“I may be unnecessarily alarmed,” he said, “but I feel that something ought to be done at once. Can you come?”
“Immediately,” was the prompt response, and Maynard hung up the receiver to walk and worry until the detective laid a hand on his shoulder.
CHAPTER X.
A FATAL ERRAND.
“Now tell me about it,” said Nick, as soon as they had gained the seclusion of a private room.
Maynard told the story of the night, not sparing himself in the least.
The detective looked very grave.
“Is it serious?” asked the young man.