While he placed the papers on his desk, he handed the photograph to Nick Carter, saying impressively:
“First examine this, Nick, and tell me what you make of it.”
CHAPTER II.
MODERN HIGHWAYMEN.
While the Boston chief sat silently regarding him, Nick Carter studied the photograph attentively for several moments.
“H’m!” he presently grunted. “The picture is quite plain. Two automobiles appear to have met in a lonely woodland road.”
“Precisely.”
“Only part of one of them is visible in the picture,” continued Nick, commenting upon the various details. “The picture was evidently taken by an occupant of one of the cars.”
“Correct.”