“Do you think he did it?”
“It’s barely possible, yet it is too early in the game to think profitably,” replied Nick. “There’s something I want you to do.”
“Name it.”
“Royal keeps a room at the Carleton Chambers. Do you know where they are located?”
“Yes.”
“Then into a disguise, in order that we may not appear in the case as yet, and go up there,” continued Nick. “If you can find Royal, question him as to where he went last night after leaving Flood’s place, and see what you can gather from his answers and his bearing.”
“Trust me for that, Nick. But suppose he is away?”
“Then quietly ascertain, if possible, whether he occupied his room there last night, and at precisely what time he came in.”
“Is that all?”
“All for the present, Chick, as far as he is concerned. That central office sleuth, Gerry, will get after him soon enough, as well as after Flood, and I wish at present to keep a bit in the background.”