"What's that?" demanded Nick. "Have you seen Boyden since his arrest?"
"Yes, sir."
"When and where?"
"He was arrested at my home about half-past six, sir. When I learned for what and heard the particulars, I was advised by my landlady to appeal at once to you."
"Did you come directly here?"
"I did, sir; as fast as a carriage could bring me."
"Ah, now we shall get at it," declared Nick. "Tell me, Miss Page, just what Boyden said about Mary Barton."
"Why, sir, he said he left her alive and well about half-past five."
"Where?"
"On her way through the park," replied Violet. "He had met her about five o'clock, and they walked about in the park for a short time. Then he told her that he had an errand to do, after which he was coming to call upon me. Then Mary laughed and replied that she would see him later."