The angry woman refused to answer. Nor would she tell anything about the whereabouts of Hughart.
CHAPTER XXVI.
NICK TAKES A CHANCE.
Finally there came a knock on the door. Nick opened it and looked out. Chick stood there.
“They are landed, all right,” he said.
Nick drew him aside.
“In five minutes’ time,” he said, “release Carrie, and see that she leaves by the side door of the saloon. I will be there to pick her up. Then leave the policemen here to guard these rooms, and take Molly to the house. This place may have to be searched later.”
“Unless I am very much mistaken,” said Chick, “a couple of those crooks are watching about the place. You may have company if you follow Carrie.”
“So much the better,” replied Nick.