My theory is this--the body was either found by others before the police arrived, or else the automobile party which killed him paused long enough to ascertain the extent of his injuries.

In either case his pockets were searched, and all contents removed.

Do you comprehend what that would mean ?" "I--I think so; but tell me yourself." "He certainly had papers with him dealing with his inheritance.

To a shrewd, criminal mind they would be suggestive.

He also, undoubtedly, had keys to his apartments.