“I am familiar with the place,” said Nick.
“Right on the edge of these woods the murdered men were found——”
“That would bring it within a hundred yards of Weeden’s place, the man who keeps an automobile repair shop.”
“Precisely. I see that you are acquainted with the locality.”
Nick smiled, but did not interrupt.
“You looked as if you thought that Weeden might be mixed up in it when I mentioned his name,” said the inspector. “It is not possible that you suspect him?”
“I don’t know. Do you think that he is?” asked Nick.
“Certainly not.”
“What makes you so certain?”
“Because Jack Weeden’s name is above suspicion. His reputation is that of a sober and industrious man. His neighbors all bear testimony to that fact.”