The success of our defense depends upon our refuting Le Drieux's assertion that the pearls found in Jones' possession are a part of the Countess Ahmberg's collection.

He has a full description of the stolen gems and I must be prepared to show that none of the Jones' pearls is on the list." "Can you do that ?" asked Maud.
She was gazing seriously into the young man's eyes and this caused him to blush and stammer a little as he replied: "I--I hope to, Miss Stanton." "And are you following no other line of defense ?" she inquired.
He sat back and regarded the girl curiously for a moment.
"I would like you to suggest some other line of defense," he replied.
"I've tried to find one--and failed." "Can't you prove he is not Jack Andrews ?" "Not if the identity of the pearls is established," said the lawyer.

"If the pearls were stolen, and if Jones cannot explain how he obtained possession of them, the evidence is _prima facia_ that he _is_ Jack Andrews, or at least his accomplice.

Moreover, his likeness to the photograph is somewhat bewildering, you must admit." This gloomy view made them all silent for a time, each thoughtfully considering the matter.

Then Maud asked: "Do you know the cash value of Mr.Jones' stock in the Continental Film Company ?" Colby shook his head, but Uncle John replied: "Goldstein told me it is worth millions." "Ah!" exclaimed the girl.