"Yes, the night I bought these things."
He made a gesture towards the jewel case.
"Oh, do tell me."
"Nothing to tell, Ruthie. Some apache fellows got a bit fresh and I shot at them and they got off. That's all."
She looked at him with some pride.
"You're a tough proposition, Dad."
"You bet I am, Ruthie."
He kissed her affectionately and departed. On arriving back at the Savoy, he gave a curt order to Knighton.
"Get hold of a man called Goby; you'll find his address in my private book. He's to be here to-morrow morning at half-past nine."
"Yes, sir."