"Yesterday Mr. Bennett bought a wrist watch for Elaine," the Clutching Hand said quietly. "They left it to be regulated. One of my men bought one just like it. Mine was delivered to her today."
"A likely story!" doubted Kennedy.
For answer, the Clutching Hand pointed to the telephone.
Kennedy reached for it.
"One thing," interrupted the Clutching Hand. "You are a man of honor."
"Yes—yes. Go on."
"If I tell you what to do, you must promise to give me a fighting chance."
"Yes, yes."
"Call up Aunt Josephine, then. Do just as I say."
Covering Clutching Hand, Kennedy called a number. "This is Mr. Kennedy,
Mrs. Dodge. Did Elaine receive a present of a wrist watch from Mr.
Bennett?"