“He visits me frequently,” replied the visitor. “He is to be at my house to-night. You might drive there. Here is my card.”

The address on the card was No.—West Twenty-seventh Street.

“You have not told me this wonderful man’s name.”

Louise hesitated for a moment, and then she said:

“It is Elmer Greer.”

The mention of the arch rascal’s name was not a surprise to Nick Carter.

He saw through the game from the start, and he was greatly amused at the woman’s tactics.

“Will you come?” Louise asked, rising to depart.

“I don’t know what to do,” replied Mignon. “I will first consult a gentleman friend of mine.”

Louise laughingly said: