Low was perfectly quiet. He did not talk or act like the hot-tempered man who had threatened Mr. Judson.
“You can tell your wife,” said Nick, “that a man wants you to go to the city on business about the land deal. Let her think that some good luck has come your way. I don’t think you’ll have to disappoint her afterward. Then hitch up your horse, and we’ll go back together.”
Low agreed to this without argument. He went into the house and was gone several minutes. Then he went into the barn and hitched up. A little later, he and the detective were jogging over the road toward Denver.
CHAPTER XIV.
SNAPPED.
Kerr was at police headquarters when Nick arrived with his prisoner.
His eyes glowed triumphantly when he saw them come in.
“You got him?” he exclaimed.
“Yes,” said Nick, “he surrendered when I told him how strong the evidence was against him.”