"Very probably."
"So there you are!" exclaimed Nick, with another glance at the clock. "Our half hour is up. You now have my measure of the case, and next we will get down to business. We will drop this fishy-looking robbery for the present, Chick, and first of all make a move to learn something about Señora Cervera, and her relations with Rufus Venner."
"A good scheme, Nick, and I'm with you."
"Have you been at the theater?"
"Yes, and fixed things with Busby."
"You can get in upon the stage to-night?"
"Sure thing, as I told you," laughed Chick. "Busby is the boss scene shifter there, and he consented to work me in as a stage hand."
"Ah! very good."
"I have got to make up for the part, however, and must soon be about it. I am due there at half-past seven."
"Get at it, then," said Nick, rising. "See what you can learn about Cervera, and what you make of her from observation. In case Venner is about there, keep your ears alert, so that you can overhear."