There isn't a doubt on my mind, and there isn't a doubt on Mr.Murthwaite's mind, that they came to this place to steal the Moonstone.

Their calculations were all thrown out, of course, by what happened in the house on Wednesday night; and they have no more to do with the actual loss of the jewel than you have.

But I can tell you one thing, Mr.Betteredge--if WE don't find the Moonstone, THEY will.

You have not heard the last of the three jugglers yet." Mr.Franklin came back from his walk as the Sergeant said those startling words.

Governing his curiosity better than I had governed mine, he passed us without a word, and went on into the house.
As for me, having already dropped my dignity, I determined to have the whole benefit of the sacrifice.