“Do you still doubt me?” Dora asked.
“No,” replied Carter, after a pause.
Nick was satisfied.
“You can rely on me to help you, Mr. Carter.”
“I know it now.”
“Will you read that note?”
“Yes.”
“Do so.”
“‘December 31.
“‘Dear Dick: I was at the Grand Central this afternoon when he arrived. Followed him downtown in a cab. He went to the safe deposit company’s office. Have placed a party on his trail. Meet me at seven o’clock to-night at the Knickerbocker Cottage. We will dine together. Yours in haste,