“None but absolute failure.”
“Are they now at work on the case?”
“Some of them.”
“And you wish me to take a hand in the work?”
“I certainly do.”
“If I consent to do so, Weston, I shall impose one condition,” said Nick decidedly.
“I expect it.”
“You do?”
“Certainly,” nodded the chief. “Am I not familiar with your methods? You will require me to order all of my men off the case and give it entirely to you.”