The reply disappointed Kerr.
He began to argue, but Nick interrupted.
“Excuse me a moment, gentlemen,” he said.
He arose and looked at Patsy.
They withdrew to a corner of the room, and whispered together a moment.
Then Patsy went out.
Nick returned to the table.
“Excuse me,” said Nick, again. “I don’t mean to interfere with your handling of the case, Mr. Kerr——”
“Oh! bless you!” exclaimed Kerr, “that’s what we all want. You do just what you think best, Mr. Carter.”
“Thank you. I was going to say that I had forgotten something and sent my assistant out to look after it. Now, as to this time mark, it is very important. I can see that.”