"The jewel-case--I know it was the jewel-case, because the bank has telegraphed to say that poor Lord Sutcombe took it from the bank, and he must have brought it here--it was in the safe, was stolen from it.

And the Inspector said that he had found it in Sydney's possession.

That looks so black against him.

And yet--you are as convinced of his innocence as I am!" "Yes," said Mr.Clendon, quietly, "I am convinced.

I could not tell you why; let us say that it is because your lover's face is not that of a guilty man.