At this, Pinckney pricked up his ears. Surely there must be a hint here, if one were but bright enough to see it.
CHAPTER V
THE SWEDE
All the others present, as well as the young reporter, looked on with eager interest as the contents of the pockets were exhibited.
There were a great many articles, but all were just what might be looked for in the pockets of a well-to-do business man.
Several letters, cards, memoranda and telegrams. The usual knife, bunch of keys, pencil, watch and money. Also a small pair of folding scissors and a couple of handkerchiefs.
In a gold locket was a portrait of Mrs. Black, but there was no other jewelry.
“Perhaps some jewelry was taken,” suggested a juryman, but both Avice and Mrs. Black were sure that Mr. Trowbridge had on none.
He was wearing a bow tie, and a soft shirt with its own buttons, the report informed them, so there was no occasion for studs or pin.
The letters were read, as of possible interest. There were two or three bills for personal matters. There was the letter Judge Hoyt himself had told of sending to announce his trip to Philadelphia. There was also a telegram from the Judge in Philadelphia saying,
Peddie agrees. Everything O. K. See you tonight.
Hoyt.