The rest of the money the detective gave to Brockey.
The bill he marked and put away in his pocketbook with the others.
The evidence against Rich was stronger.
But still more evidence was needed before a case could be proven.
Carter left the house.
Slowly he walked through to Broadway, and when he reached that thoroughfare he halted on the corner and reviewed the events of the past few days. He was forced to acknowledge in spite of himself that the evidence against Simeon Rich was strong.
But still he was not satisfied.
Dora Ferris’ testimony and that of Lena Peters would be damaging.
The testimony of the cashier, the cabman, and Brockey would be sensational.
And the note which he had found in Darwin’s room in Dora’s flat would tighten the coil.