As the disguised young detective gave this reply Nick Carter arose from his place of concealment and echoed:
“I rather think not!”
Turning in the direction of this new speaker, Lorton uttered an oath and demanded:
“What is the meaning of this?”
Nick smilingly answered:
“I will show you!”
As he spoke he ripped off his disguise with one hand, while with the other he snatched out a revolver and brought it to bear on Lorton.
The woman was the first to recognize him. She gasped:
“Nick Carter, the detective!”
Bowing to her, he returned: