My statement can easily be substantiated; no reputable detective would ever base any such absurd charge on the contents of a letter he did not understand." "Of course," said the detective, "we have tried to get at the matter from the other end; but Jacoby, Haight & Company refuse to discuss the affairs of their clients.

I did not press the point as I did not want to stir up comment.

However," he smiled, "I must confess, Mr.Gaylord, that I think your explanation a trifle fishy.

Perhaps you will answer one question.

Did you mail your letter to them in Kennisburg the night of the robbery with a special delivery stamp ?" "It happens that I did, but it was merely a coincidence and has nothing to do with the robbery." "Will you be kind enough to explain why you drove to Kennisburg in the night and why you needed the money so suddenly ?" "No, I will not.