"And now, to show you my confidence in your judgment, in spite of my determination to pursue this alone, I am willing to listen to any suggestions from you." He drew a memorandum book from his pocket and, with a grave smile, took up his pencil.
I could scarcely believe my senses.

He, the great Hemlock Jones, accepting suggestions from a humble individual like myself! I kissed his hand reverently, and began in a joyous tone: "First, I should advertise, offering a reward; I should give the same intimation in hand-bills, distributed at the 'pubs' and the pastry-cooks'.

I should next visit the different pawnbrokers; I should give notice at the police station.

I should examine the servants.

I should thoroughly search the house and my own pockets.