The only way was to take her away without givin' themselves away.

It's been the plan all along.

There ain't no use huntin' fer her, gentlemen.

She's in New York by this time, an' maybe she's ready fer a trip to Europe." "But I should think she'd telegraph to you," said Blootch.
"Telegraph yer granny! Do you s'pose they'd 'a' stole her if they intended to let her telegraph to anybody?
Not much.

They're spiritin' her away until her estate's settled.