“Ah, you, too, have your little romance!”
Had she known the gentleman friend that the banker’s daughter intended to consult, her mirth would not have been very exuberant.
“Bring him along, if you choose,” said she, kissing the girl and bidding her good-by.
It was the kiss of a Judas.
When she had gone Mignon returned to the detective.
“You have heard all; what shall I do?” Miss Field asked.
“Go.”
“Do you know this man, Elmer Greer, whom she so highly praises?”
“I am quite well acquainted with the gentleman,” replied Nick. “Indeed, I would like to know him better. I cannot describe how glad I am that I came here.”
“Is he a good detective?” inquired Mignon.