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"Oh, there's no harm done, I guess, and but little time lost," interrupted Garside, joining in the other's laugh. "You will deliver them, you say?" "If you please." "Here, Joseph, hand me that package of diamonds left here by Boyden. They were sent to us by mistake. I knew it well enough at the time. Here you are, Mr. "Raymond, sir. I am cashier at Hafferman's. Many thanks.
"There is no doubt of it, Chick. And this conclusion at once suggests two very natural questions," Nick went on. "First, was one of the Kilgore gang in Hafferman's store when Venner went there yesterday, and did he overhear enough of what passed between them to enable him to plan the job done this morning?" "Possibly."
"I knew well enough that Venner had not sent out any order without mentioning it to me. Yes, your Mr. Boyden left the stones here. For Tiffany & Co., eh?" "Yes, sir, and they should have been delivered long ago," was the reply, with a conventional laugh. "If you please, I'll leave them there on my way back. Deucedly stupid blunder on Hafferman's part, I'm sure; and I hope "
"That some clerk in one of the stores got wind of Venner's contemplated purchase, and revealed the fact to one of the Kilgore gang, by whom I am confident bear in mind that the crime was committed." "That theory seems plausible," nodded Chick. "There is young Boyden, you know, at Hafferman's. He may have got wise to Venner's intentions.
Just as Venner returned with the numerous signatures, Chick also put in an appearance again, bringing with him the forged order which had been left at Hafferman's store. Nick merely glanced at it, then thrust it into his pocket. "Did you see Boyden?" he inquired of Chick. "Yes, and spoke with him," nodded Chick. "What about him?" "He looks all right."
"I will return as quickly as possible." "You will find me here," nodded Nick. "Wait a moment!" "Well?" "Also get a description of the party who delivered the written order at Hafferman's store. Inquire what he said at the time, and why he did not attempt securing the diamonds then and there."
Venner, that you called yesterday at the store of Thomas Hafferman and made some inquiries about these stones?" "I did, and also examined them." "In what part of Hafferman's store were you at the time?" "In his private office." "Were any of the clerks present?" "Not any Stay! One of the clerks brought in the diamonds to Mr. Hafferman, but he did not remain. Only Mr.
Garside quickly informed him of the several incidents of the past half hour, when, to his consternation and dismay a look of sudden apprehension swept over Venner's face. "Raymond the name of Hafferman's cashier!" he cried. "Nothing of the sort, Philip. Their cashier is named Briggs. I know him well." "Briggs! Briggs!" "Briggs yes, Briggs!" reiterated Mr. Venner, excitedly.
Quickly approaching Mr. Garside, who was then disengaged, he tendered one of Thomas Hafferman's business cards, and said, glibly, while bowing and laughing lightly: "Excuse me, Mr. Garside, but we rather owe you an apology. Our Mr. Boyden left some diamonds with you a short time ago, which should have been delivered to Tiffany & Co. Mr.
"Did you get the signatures of Hafferman and his clerks?" "They are on this paper." "Good enough. Let me have those of your employees, Mr. Venner. Are they all here?" "Yes, all of them." "Very good," said Nick, putting the several papers into his pocket. "Now, Chick, what of the man who visited Hafferman's store with the forged order?"
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