He uses the same scent as Maraquito does, leaving mysterious Mrs.Herne out of the question." "Well, and what do you deduce from that ?" "I believe that there is a gang of coiners in existence, of which this man, Clancy, Hale, Maraquito and Mrs.Herne are members.

All use the scent Hikui, which probably is a sign amongst them.

In what way it is utilized I cannot say, unless they meet one another in the dark, and recognize their confreres by the scent." "I see.

It might be so.

But why should this man burn my house ?" Jennings shrugged his shoulders.