JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.

A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr.Isidore Le Drieux.

There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.

Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
"Friday, the thirteenth!" said Patsy with a grimace.

"I hope Ajo isn't superstitious." "That combination proves lucky for some people," replied Arthur, laughing.