“When?”

“This afternoon.”

“Humph!”

“It was well I had him watched.”

“In one way it was.”

“Yes, in many ways.”

The men rested back in their chairs, and were silent.

Carter had heard every word, and he was sure that the two men had referred to him, although they had not mentioned any names.

His heart beat violently, in spite of his stoicism.

Outwardly he was composed, but inwardly he was excited.