"Here are the famous Taprobane pearls--six of them--which were found in your room a half hour ago.

They, also, were a part of the countess' collection." "Oh, you have been to my room ?" "Under the authority of the law." "And you have seen those pearls before ?" "Several times.

I am an expert in pearls and can recognize their value at a glance," said Le Drieux with much dignity.
Jones gave a little chuckle and then turned deprecatingly to Mr.Merrick.
"You need not come with me to the station, sir," said he; "but, if you wish to assist me, please send me a lawyer and then go to the Continental and tell Mr.Goldstein of my predicament." "I will do that," promptly replied Uncle John.
Jones turned to bow to the girls.
"I hope you young ladies can forgive this disgraceful scene," he remarked in a tone of regret rather then humiliation.

"I do not see how any effort of mine could have avoided it.

It seems to be one of the privileges of the people's guardians, in your free country, to arrest and imprison anyone on a mere suspicion of crime.