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Rh had learned that the control of her property would pass from my hands if she married."

"Which would inconvenience you?"

"It would reduce my income," Hereford admitted after some hesitation.

McAdams rose resignedly.

"As you have employed me, sir, to establish your innocence rather than to develop a case against you, I think I can do better by going to the scene of the robbery than by questioning you any further now." And he turned his eyes doubtfully upon Max.

"Goot!" Max exclaimed with alacrity. "I shall be glad to accompany. Ah, my friendt"—he raised his hand as Hereford frowned—"permit it! Yesterday you come to me and ask from me—well, my friendt, things that today haf significance. Today—I must see more, my friendt!"