"That doesn't smack very strongly of suicide, Chick," remarked Nick, with a glance at the former.
"I should say not," replied Chick, with a shrug of his shoulders.
"Did Boyden know where Mary went after he left her?" inquired Nick, reverting to his visitor.
"No, sir. He declared to the officer that he did not."
"What mention did he make of a package carried by the girl?"
"He stated that Mary had what appeared to be a small, square box, done up in brown wrapping paper, and secured with a string."
"Did he make any inquiries about it?"
"He asked her what it was, and she told him it was for me."
"Did she tell him where she got it?"
"Yes, sir, she did; and I am quite mystified by it."