Carter and Wright departed.
As soon as they were outside in the street, the latter turned to the former and said:
“What are you going to do next?”
“We will go over to Bellevue,” the detective rejoined.
At the hospital Carter proceeded to examine the record of deaths.
After a long search, he found the name of Edward Peters.
“Here it is,” he said, turning to Peter Wright and holding his finger on the name.
“Read what the record says,” said Wright.
“‘Peters, Edward. Forty, unmarried, native of England. Cause of death: stab wound in back, over left lobe of heart. Occupation: butler. Where employed: No. — Fifth Avenue. Name of employer: Mrs. Isabella Porter. Body claimed by Mrs. Porter. Date, September 21.’”
“Well!” Wright ejaculated, and he looked at Carter, with a quizzical expression upon his face.