Nick returned to the rear room. His first act was probably a surprise to both the men whom he had found there when he first entered.
In short, he requested the two men to step into the outer office.
They complied rather hesitatingly.
He followed them, and closed the communicating door.
Then he coolly took a seat near by, and waited for the coroner.
Fifteen minutes after Brown started to bring the coroner, he returned in company with that official.
Nick met the coroner quietly, and lost no time in making himself known to him.
Then he requested Brown to send the crowd on the outside about their business, and again cautioned McCarthy to let no one of those in the large office go out.
This done, he preceded the coroner into the rear office, and closed the door behind them.
The coroner
