The body of Billy Young was removed to the morgue.
CHAPTER LIII.
AN ATTACK ON NICK’S HOME.
When the detective and the reporter were left alone, Nick said to the latter:
“I almost regret that you fired that shot, old man.”
“Why?” asked the other.
“Because, Billy Young alive might have proved of great service to me in clearing up this case. Of course, I know you did it for the best.”
“Maybe I can help you on this case, Nick.”
“You might, but I cannot accept your help just at the present time.”
“Oh, I see,” said the reporter; “you do not want any of the papers to get to work on the case until you are ready for the grand finale.”
“Correct you are,” laughingly replied Nick.