"What is that man's name?" demanded Nick, quite bluntly.
Yet both Nick and Chick already anticipated it.
"Must I tell you his name, sir?" faltered Violet.
"You may do so confidentially, Miss Page."
"His name, sir, is Rufus Venner."
"One more question, Miss Page," cried Nick, quickly, "Was there any member of the vaudeville company who knew of Venner's proposal?"
"I don't think so, sir. At least I know of none."
Nick glanced at Chick and dryly remarked:
"All under the surface, Chick."
"Not a doubt of it, Nick."