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 Aylmore since he returned to this country, a very rich man, some ten years since," answered Rathbury, smiling. "They've no previous dates to go on. What are you going to do next, Spargo?"

"Seek out that Miss Baylis," replied Spargo.

"You think you could get something there?" asked Rathbury.

"Look here!" said Spargo. "I don't believe for a second Aylmore killed Marbury. I believe I shall get at the truth by following up what I call the Maitland trail. This Miss Baylis must know something—if she's alive. "Well, now I'm going to report at the office. Keep in touch with me, Rathbury."

He went on then to the Watchmen office, and as he got out of his taxi-cab at its door, another cab came up and set down Mr. Aylmore's daughters.