But this is the first time I ever knew them to be worth their salt.

There is to be a thorough and systematic search of the hotel to-morrow,' Racksole went on.

'I have mentioned it to you to warn you that so far as you are concerned the search is of course merely a matter of form.

You will not object to the detectives looking through your rooms ?' 'Certainly not,' and Rocco shrugged his shoulders.
'I shall ask you to say nothing about this to anyone,' said Racksole.
'The news of Jules' arrest is quite private to myself.

The papers know nothing of it.