“I thought I did.”
“You never saw anything in his conduct that would lead you to suspect that he could have acted as it appears he has done?”
“No, sir.”
“Can you keep a secret?”
“I can.”
“Fellman is a villain. Young Burlein is an honest man, and his victim. Not one penny was ever lost or squandered by the junior partner.”
Mr. Smith started and gazed at the officer with a look of pleasant amazement upon his face. His look of pleasure deepened as the detective proceeded and unfolded his wonderful discoveries and told the story of Nimble Ike.
When the narrative was completed Mr. Smith had his points. He expressed his delight, and further said:
“When this matter is all concluded I will take care of this little fellow, Isaac.”
The detective’s interview with the great capitalist lasted several hours, and when it was concluded the detective started for the country.