Tiffany, but asked me to bring it to him at Lovejoy's
Hotel. When I got there, he drugged me with chloroform, and when
I recovered he was gone."
"You have been unlucky. There are plenty of such swindlers
about. You should have been careful about displaying the ring
before strangers."
"I was showing it to a friend."
"Have you notified the police?"
"Not yet. I came here to let you know, because I thought the
thief might bring it in here to sell."
"Very likely. Give me a description of him."
Paul described Mr. Felix Montgomery to the best of his ability.
"I think I should know him from your description. I will speak
to Mr. Tiffany, and he will no doubt give orders to detain any
person who may offer the ring for sale."
"Thank you."
"If you will give me your address, we will notify you in case the
ring is brought in."
Paul left his address, and went out of the store, feeling that he
had taken one step toward the recovery of his treasure. He next
visited the police headquarters, and left a detailed description
of the man who had relieved him of the ring and of the
circumstances attending the robbery. Then he went home.
His mother looked up as he entered.
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