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'phone—was very busy up till noon with the police. Since then, I do not know. I thought he would be here."
"And Annis?"
"Busy with the police likewise—in a less pleasant way, Mr. Hereford. Mr. Annis has been locked up at the police station ever since he recovered consciousness last night. He has made to the police what he claims is a full statement of his implication in the affair, including your participation with him in the attempt to get the emerald."
Hereford turned suddenly to face her.
"My participation with Annis?" he exclaimed.
"Yes. But that has not solved the mystery, of course. For he claims also that the plan you had made together to get possession of the stone failed."
