I don't believe they would be tempted by such an article." "Not, perhaps, for their own use, but a glass like this may be pawned for a considerable sum.

Being of peculiar appearance, the thief would be hardly likely to use it himself or herself.

Detection would be too sure." "No doubt you are right." "How long has the glass been missing ?" resumed the detective.
"Three days." "No doubt it has been pawned by this time.

Your course is clear." "And what is that ?" "To make a tour of the pawnshops, and ascertain whether such an article has been brought to any one of them." "Very well, Mr.Lynx.

I leave the matter in your hands.