The stolen things had been tossed carelessly into the box, a few still wrapped in squares of tissue paper but the most rattling together indiscriminately.

There were watches and scarfpins and brooches and studs and watch charms and several bracelets and one platinum and gold chain.

The robbers had selected carefully, for every article was valuable, although it still seemed possible that the Chief's estimate of seven hundred dollars was generous enough.
"They'll be some surprised if they ever come back for it, won't they ?" asked the chauffeur with a chuckle.

"Say, Chief, why don't you set a man to watch for 'em ?" "I would if I knew when they were coming," replied the official drily.
"But they may not come back here for a month.

Maybe they won't then.
They won't if we can get our hands on them," he added grimly.
The officer who had been probing the hole further reported nothing more there, and, well satisfied, they returned to the car.
"I'll check this up when we get back to the station," said the Chief, tossing the box carelessly to the seat.