Isburn remarked, not comprehending to what she
alluded.
"You will be somewhat surprised, no doubt, when I tell you--that I
have recovered the ruby!"
Mr. Isburn sprang to his feet.
"I know that you are a truthful young woman, Miss Dana, but, pardon
me, I shall disbelieve your statement, until the ruby is once more in
my hands."
"I have not only recovered the ruby, but I have induced the Italian
girl who took it--"
"By George!" cried Isburn, "I always suspected her."
"I have induced the culprit, Mr. Isburn, to come here and place it in
your hands."
"Well, you're a wonder, Miss Dana. You should give up being a
detective and become a teacher of morals."
Miss Dana ignored his suggestion. "I have her in my office and the
door is locked. You see, I have the key here," and she held it up for
his inspection.
"She is quite overcome at being discovered. I am going to talk with
her for a few minutes. You may come, say, in ten minutes. The door
will be unlocked if she is ready. I shall be with her to witness the
restitution of your property."
Never did ten minutes pass so slowly as did those to Mr. Isburn. He
placed his watch upon his desk and watched each minute as it slowly
ticked away. When the time was up, he went to the door of Miss Dana's
office. He turned the knob--the door opened at a slight pressure, and
he entered.
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