"Yes. Are you particularly busy?"

"Not if there is any money afloat," and a chuckle came over the wire.

"I want you to do some shadowing for me, I don't know how long it will
take. It's a man--a commercial traveler. You can pick out your own
make-up."

"When am I on?"

"Right away."

"Want me up there first?"

"I think it will be best. I want to give you some details."

"I'll be there in half an hour and all ready for the job."

Adam Adams busied himself in various ways, and at the end of half an
hour, a well-dressed, middle-aged man came in, carrying a small sample
case in one hand.

"Hullo, going to be a commercial traveler yourself, eh?" commented the
detective.

"It will give me an easy way to get around," answered Charles Vapp.
"I'm Andy Weber, representing the Boxton Seed Company. A seed man can
go anywhere, in the city and the country. I got the outfit from old
Boxton himself. He thinks it a good joke and he will keep mum. Now,
what's the game?"

"I want you to do some shadowing for me."

"All right--that's my line."

"This is a bit out of the ordinary, Vapp."

"Well, that makes it more interesting. Who is the party?"

"The fellow's name is Tom Ostrello."

"Foreigner, eh?"

"No, he is American-born--the son of Mrs. Langmore."

"You don't mean the woman who was murdered with her husband?"

"Yes. He is a commercial traveler for a drug concern."

"Good! I'm glad I elected to be a traveler myself."

"As I said, Vapp, this is no ordinary case. I want you to keep track
of this man day and night."

"I'll do it--if it can be done."

"I want you to note every person he communicates with."

"I'll do that, too."

"And here is another thing of great importance. If he spends money,
try to find out if it is good money."

"Eh?" The shadower looked surprised for an instant. "You want me to
look out for counterfeits?"

"Exactly."

"That is not so easy, but I'll do my best," went on Charley Vapp, and
then he asked a number of questions regarding Tom Ostrello, all of
which Adam Adams answered as well as he was able.

"You are to stay on this case until I tell you to drop it," said the
detective. "And remember, if anything unusual occurs, let me know as
soon as you can reach me."

"I understand. Anything more?"

Adam Adams mused for a moment.

"Yes. You know Miss Bernard, who works for me here?"

"Sure."

"Well, take care that she doesn't see you shadowing Ostrell