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the ground and the most obstinate about leaving.
"I am convinced," the detective reviewed the case in his consultation with Hereford after the rest had gone, "that the object of this invasion was not ordinary robbery. Owing to the fact that you have not yet discovered anything missing—though everything has been disturbed—I feel that I am confirmed in my first opinion that this search is a direct result of the complications over the loss of the Surakarta."
"I should think so," Hereford granted wearily.
"Beyond question," McAdams continued, "the search was made to discover if had the Surakarta in your possession in this place. The thieves evidently planned this carefully and well. They came up the fire-
