“You have succeeded, then?” demanded Robert breathlessly.
“I believe so; but do not question me further just now. I want to see your uncle before I go.”
A few moments later the two presented themselves before the closed door leading to the apartment occupied by Raikes, whom they fancied they could hear stirring about within.
In answer to their raps, he opened the door and they entered.
“What news?” demanded Raikes.
“The best, I hope; but I will not communicate it to you until to-morrow morning.”
“Ah!” exclaimed Raikes with manifest disappointment.
“But,” continued Gratz, as he noted the expression on the face of the other, “at that time I fancy that I shall not only have solved the mystery but I will also secure the thief.”
“Do you know him, then?” asked Raikes.
“You are wrong,” replied Gratz. “Unless I am seriously mistaken, there are two.”