Nick Carter Weekly: The Little Glass Vial — page 65: what you’re looking at

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—— —! c..COtrer _ He walked leisurely in the direction of the Rogers mansion. Chick, who was accustomed to his chief’s wonderful disguises, noticed him approaching and came slowly toward him. "As soon as I have entered the house I engage Jones, the butler, in conversation," said Nick, hurriedly. He then entered the lawn of the Rogers villa and approached the front door. "Can I see Mr. Rogers?" he asked, when Jones answered the bell. "He is engaged just now, sir. But if you will give me your card. r "Oh, never mind," interrupted Nick. "I shall wait for him." The colored man showed him into the reception-room. At that moment the door bell rang again. It was Chick, and Nick Carter knew well that his clever assistant would keep Jones engaged until he again appeared. Creeping noiselessly, he went along the hallway until he arrived at the library door. Here he stopped and listened. He heard the voices of two persons; but could not catch their conversation. 65 comicbooe S CO