"He is one of the best native thief catchers I have ever met.

He is a man of the greatest integrity and I would trust him with my life." "Murdered with your pistol, eh ?" asked the Commissioner.
There was a little pause and then: "I suppose Lyne's estate will go to the Crown?
He has no relations and no heir." "You're wrong there," said Tarling quietly.
The Commissioner looked up in surprise.
"Has he an heir ?" he asked.
"He has a cousin," said Tarling with a little smile, "a relationship close enough to qualify him for Lyne's millions, unfortunately." "Why unfortunately ?" asked Mr.Cresswell.
"Because I happen to be the heir," said Tarling..