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Rh been used freely in both rooms, its odor perhaps having escaped attention because of the heavy oriental scents. Hafara now recalls that shortly before the discovery of the fire he heard several muffled explosions, to which however he paid no attention at the time, as the door of Baraka's room was closed and he did not then locate the explosions within the suite. The police expect to establish a direct connection between the fire and the robbery of the night before, but have not yet done so as this extra goes to press."

Hereford tossed the paper into a corner of the limousine, as the motor stopped in front of the office building. On reaching his floor, he entered his private office directly by the corridor entrance with a key, and pressed the desk button while he was taking off his overcoat.