He worried old Tomlin last night about that box, which is kept in the loft over the club-room.

So Tomlin and I, and Hobbs, just to satisfy ourselves, went up there as soon as Furneaux left to-day.

And, what do you think?
The box was unlocked, though I locked it myself, and have the key; and a hat and wig and whiskers I wore when we played a skit on 'Trilby' were missing.

If that isn't a clew, what is ?" "A clew!" repeated the bewildered Robinson.
"Yes.

I'm telling you, though I kept dark before the other fellows.
Didn't you say Grant's cheek was bleeding on Tuesday morning ?" "I did." "Well, the whiskers were held on by wires that slip over the ears.