"How do you intend to proceed?" he asked.
"In order to obtain the reward you must not only secure the men but
convict them," said the beauty.
"That is true."
Oscar was a little disturbed here at the girl's singular knowledge and
shrewdness.
"These men have constant meetings with my brother."
"Where?"
"At the little house where I and my brother reside."
"Where is that house located?"
"In Brooklyn."
"And these men go to your home?"
"Yes."
"Do they know you are acquainted with the purpose of their visits?"
"No."
"Are the plates in this house?"
"No."
"Where are they?"
"I do not know. I only propose to furnish you the opening clues and let
you follow them up and find the plates and all the evidence."
"Your brother knows where the plates are concealed?"
"He does."
"Can you not secure the information from him?"
"I cannot. I have tried to do so, but he tells me he is bound by
terrible oaths not to reveal where the workshop is located."
"He never works at your home?"
"Never. He is often gone away all night. I think they work at night."
"Then how can I locate them?"
"You can trail my brother. Shadow the men also whom you will meet at our
home."
"I am to go to your house?"
"Yes."
"When?"
"Any time you may elect.
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