Oscar did know a Miss Lamb. He had once done her a great service, and the woman's answer rather threw him at sea in his conclusions.
CHAPTER VII.
CAD METTI AND OSCAR PERFORM SOME GREAT TRICKS AND AT EVERY STEP GAIN INFORMATION LEADING TOWARD A THRILLING DENOUEMENT.
The detective was compelled to think quickly, and yet he sought a little time.
"Miss Lamb sent you to me?"
"Yes."
"You are a friend of Miss Lamb?"
"I am."
"Tell me about her."