human
Mr. Thorold has gone to Dixon's Rents, sir?
gpt
Yes, Mr. Inspector; I expect he'll have some news for us when he returns to-night.
human
He seems a clever young gentleman, Blair said musingly.
gpt
I dare say he will bring this man Gramp with him.
human
Do you think that Gramp can point out the guilty person?
gpt
That, sir, I am not prepared to say offhand. If convenient, I should like to take a look round.
human
Certainly. Where shall we go, Mr. Inspector?
gpt
To the vault, if you please, sir. Afterwards we will call on Mrs. Marry.
human
I told you all Mrs. Marry had to say about Brown.
gpt
Quite so, sir. But I wish to have a look at the rooms occupied by the man. Also, I think it would be as well to examine his luggage.
human
Can you do that without a warrant?
gpt
I'll take the risk, said Blair coolly.
human
An examination may not be quite legal under the circumstances, but as Brown undoubtedly procured the key of the vault by that forged letter, I am entitled to look upon him as a suspicious character. Should he come back, sir--of which I have my doubts--I can account for my action.
gpt
Humph! I think you are right. Come, then, and look at the vault.