Though I had no occasion to look into the safe until just now, I should have discovered my loss before going to business, for I intended to take the diamonds away with me--' "The detective and the inspector went up to have a look at the safe.

The lock had in no way been tampered with--it had been opened with its own key.

The detective spoke of chloroform, but Mr.Shipman declared that when he woke in the morning at about half-past seven there was no smell of chloroform in the room.

However, the proceedings of the daring thief certainly pointed to the use of an anaesthetic.

An examination of the premises brought to light the fact that the burglar had, as in Mr.
Knopf's house, used the glass-panelled door from the garden as a means of entrance, but in this instance he had carefully cut out the pane of glass with a diamond, slipped the bolts, turned the key, and walked in.
"'Which among your servants knew that you had the diamonds in your house last night, Mr.Shipman ?' asked the detective.
"'Not one, I should say,' replied the jeweller, 'though, perhaps, the parlourmaid, whilst waiting at table, may have heard me and Mr.Knopf discussing our bargain.' "'Would you object to my searching all your servants' boxes ?' "'Certainly not.