“At this moment,” said Nick, “I care nothing for the governor’s position. You have given me some facts in a case that might be interesting, but I don’t propose to tackle it unless I know what I am about.”
“We want you to look for the girl and the stolen papers.”
“Who are we?”
Snell hung his head.
“Excuse me a moment,” said Nick; then: “I think I heard the telephone ring. When I return I hope you will have made up your mind to trust me. If you haven’t we can’t do business.”
He bowed and left the room, but he did not go to the telephone.
Instead he went to a room where Patsy, one of his assistants, was reading and gave him a few rapid instructions.
Then he wrote a telegram and sent it to the nearest office by a servant.
Patsy got his hat and went downstairs.
“Now, Mr. Snell,” said Nick, when he returned, “are you ready to tell me what I want to know?”