Did you have it in that drawer ?" "I did." "When did you wear it last ?" "The night we took dinner with the Fords." "Are you sure you put it back when you came home ?" "Positive.

I keep it in this case," and Pepper held up an empty jewelry case.
"Gracious! This is becoming interesting!" murmured the young major.
"First my watch and chain and now your scarfpin!" He looked pointedly at his chum.

"Pepper, do you think----" He stopped short.
"Think what, Jack ?" "Oh, I'd hate to say it, Pepper," and the young major shrugged his shoulders.
"Were you going to mention Ritter and Coulter ?" "I was.

But maybe it wouldn't be fair.

It's a terrible thing to think anybody a thief." "That is true.