That plot, in my opinion, has originated from a clever gang who, somehow or other, got to know that Mr.James Allerdyke was bringing over the Princess Nastirsevitch's jewels, and who also turned their eyes on Zelie de Longarde's valuables.

The French maid, Lisette, was probably nothing but a tool, a cat's paw, and she, having done her work, has been cleverly removed so that she could never split.
Further--" A quiet knock at the door just then prefaced the entrance of Mrs.Marlow, who gave her employer an inquiring glance.
"Mr.Blindway to see you," she announced.

"Shall I show him in ?" "At once!" replied Fullaway.

He leapt from his chair, and going to the door called to the detective to enter.

"News ?" he asked excitedly, when Mrs.Marlow had retired, closing the door again.