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A MAN IN A MASK. “You’ll pass for a Mexican in those togs, chief.” “The ‘togs,’ as you call them, Chick, don’t necessarily make any character. But there is nothing about a Mexican to distinguish him …
WHAT NICK FOUND IN HIS SLEEVE. “Do you realize that, if Solado and Miguel believe you to be Prince Marcos, your own life may be in danger—even in this ballroom?” asked the girl. “I don’t think it wil…
SUSPECTS AND SUSPECTS. “I am sorry to trouble you, Mr. Carter. But the loss of this watch at the ball really becomes a personal matter with me.” Nick Carter, sitting in the luxurious boudoir of Mrs. …
CLAUDIA COMES FOR HELP. It was with an amused smile that Nick Carter leaned back in his taxi after leaving Mrs. van Raikes’ home in Millionaires’ Row, Fifth Avenue, on his way down to his home in Mad…
THE MAN IN THE SUMMERHOUSE. It was early in the afternoon when the well-appointed limousine motor car belonging to Nick Carter—seldom used, although always ready—skimmed along Riverside Drive, going …
A CLEW BY WATER. It was not long before the treatment had its effect on the injured valet. The chafing and massage, aided by the brandy, restored him much quicker than might have been expected. {20} …
ON THE BRINK OF BATTLE. “There’s a light across the river, in the shadow of the Palisades,” remarked the girl, when they had gone several more miles. “It is some boat, or ship, of course. Might not t…
NICK WINS A POINT. “This is a tangle all around,” he said to himself. “Who the deuce is this fellow, getting ready to lay out our friend Miguel? Can it be——” He did not finish the sentence. At that i…
RASCALITY TRICKED. “Aha! You didn’t get away, after all, did you?” was the fellow’s triumphant shout, as he turned the light of his flash light full upon the detective’s face. “It’s no use, Marcos! Y…
CHICK REPORTS PROGRESS. For five minutes after the departure of the infuriated Don Solado, the detective remained in his seat, smoking and pondering. He might have got to the door before Solado if he…
