The Case of the King's Apology

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Nick Carter, master detective. Nick Carter, have you lost your mind? No, Patsy. I said you're going to go crazy. Me? Go crazy? Yes, and Mary and I are going to chase you. But why are you going to chase me?

Because you've got the king's apology. And you're going to run with it until you run into a killer. And now, the case of the king's apology. Today's adventure starring Lon Clark as Nick Carter brought to you my new post-war old Dutch cleanser.

In his library, filled with rare books, letters, stamps, and coins, wealthy collector Robert Bixby sits behind a desk and stares coldly at a small, oily man named Thomas Gull. Gull displaying an open-leather portfolio filled with papers talks excitedly.

I'm deeply obliged to you for asking me to call on you, Mr. Bixby. He hits an honor to see your famous collection. I assure you. Not at all, Mr. Gull. At the same time, I have always regretted the fact that I am the one dealer in this city who has not yet had the good fortune to assist you in your collecting.

Indeed? Well, I am. That is why I took the liberty of bringing a few of my more precious items for your esteemed consideration. That several interesting autographed letters, dating from the 18th century. Mr. Garro.

Especially this note in the handwriting of King George III, King of England, during the American Revolution. It is an apology to a friend for failure to keep an appointment. He smethes his arms on the envelope.