Kidnapped for Sale, Part 1

It's a case for Nick Carter, master detective. Yes, it's a case for that most famous of all man hunters. The detective whose ability at solving crime is unequaled in the history of detective fiction. Nick Carter, master detective.

Beginning the curious adventure called Kidnapped for Sale. For Nick Carter and the mystery of the missing babies. But I must see Mr. Carter at once. I'm sorry, but he isn't here just now. I must see him, isn't there any way you can get in touch with him?

No, but I expect him back in a minute now. Wouldn't you care to wait, Mrs. Andrews? Mary Andrews. He's got to help me. He's just got to. Don't worry, Mrs. Andrews. I'm sure he will.

I'm Patsy Bowen, Mr. Carter's secretary. Don't you want to tell me what's wrong? It's my baby. He's... Oh, there Mrs. Andrews, please don't cry. I'm sure everything will turn out all right. Now, why don't you start from the beginning and tell me what's happened?

All right. My husband is a defense worker in this house. A few weeks ago. Oh, that must be Mr. Carter now. Oh, Nick. Oh, Fassie. Oh, see, you have a visitor. Listen, Mrs. Anders, Nick. She's in trouble, and she's come to you for help.

Well, I'll be glad to help you by can, Mrs. Anders. Just what is the trouble? As I told your secretary, my husband is a defense worker, who has a temporary job in the Texas oil fields.

A few weeks ago, I received a letter saying he was seriously ill. Naturally, I was frantic and wanted to go to him at once, but... I couldn't take my baby with me. He's only eight months old and there wouldn't be any place for him in the town where my husband works.