Nick Carter sat and waited, silently sizing up the case as he then saw it.
Just as Venner returned with the numerous signatures, Chick also put in an appearance again, bringing with him the forged order which had been left at Hafferman's store. Nick merely glanced at it, then thrust it into his pocket.
"Did you see Boyden?" he inquired of Chick.
"Yes, and spoke with him," nodded Chick.
"What about him?"
"He looks all right."
"Did you get the signatures of Hafferman and his clerks?"
"They are on this paper."
"Good enough. Let me have those of your employees, Mr. Venner. Are they all here?"
"Yes, all of them."