“Never mind,” she said. “My day will come, Mr. Detective.”

Carter turned once more to the millionaire and said:

“I’ll state my business. I am here to ask you about that contract.”

Lamont started.

“What contract?” he asked.

“The one you made with your son.”

There was a cry and a sudden start, and the millionaire nearly fell from his chair.

“I made no contract!” he cried.

“None whatever?”

“None!”