Day by day crept by without a clew to the missing girl being discovered; without development of any sort.
The Inspector informed Mr.Merrick that "it began to look like a mystery." Arthur, even after several sleepless nights, still retained his courage.
"I'm on the right track, sir," he told Uncle John.

"The delay is annoying, but not at all dangerous.

So long as Fogerty holds fast to Mershone Louise is safe, wherever she may be." "Mershone may have nothing to do with the case." "I'm positive he has." "And Louise can't be safe while she's a prisoner, and in the hands of strangers.

I want the girl home! Then I'll know she's safe." "I want her home, too, sir.

But all your men are unable to find her, it seems.