“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,