Still, I declined to purchase the jewels; and when he left the store I ordered one of our private detectives to follow him and report to me.

In the course of an hour the detective returned and reported that the young man had sold the jewels to a pawnbroker for less than one-fourth their actual value.

About half an hour later I heard the news of the robbery at Fair Oaks, and that the family jewels were missing; and knowing that Mr.Whitney was here, I immediately telephoned to him the facts which I have just stated.
He came in to the city at once, and we proceeded to the pawnshop, where he also identified the jewels." Mr.Higgenbotham paused for a moment, producing a package from an inner pocket, which he proceeded to open.
"We secured a loan of the jewels for a few days," he continued, advancing towards the coroner.

"Here they are, and here is a copy of the list of which I spoke.

By comparing these gems with the description of those which I have checked on the list, you will see that they are identical." He placed the open casket on the table.