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Rh fronting them with Annis force them to disclose what has become of the emerald."

Max Schimmel made a gesture which seemed to express at the same time derision and commiseration.

"Haf I not said it, my friendt!" he cried to Hereford. "Haf I not said to you the bolice are dunderheads! Now you see it—you see their stupidity in action; yes, in full oberation!"

He seemed overcome by the revelation, while all stared at him in amazement.