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lose the emerald. But she knew the secret of the box. Beyond doubt, when we are sent away with the emerald she sends the monkey to follow, choosing this American—James Annis—who for wealth will take risk and charge of all. With such a man, indeed she was desperate. If he got it never might the stone be returned to her; but she does not care—she plan only ruin, revenge by this theft, of which I have accuse Mr. Hereford and would have kill him!"
Max Schimmel turned to the police captain.
"Is the explanation enough?" he demanded.
"Quite," the officer replied. "We have now only to locate whatever Javanese confederates this Annis had here, and by con-
