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The next day we all three were sitting in Monk's study.
"We mustn't lose any time," said Clara, as she smartly cleared aside the tea and cakes to which Monk's kindly landlady had treated us. "Remember, Mr. Monk, that we now change rôles. It is you who seek advice and help, while Frederick and I represent the detective firm. Well! we had got so far that the case was on for trial,—my husband has told me everything,—and here are the newspaper accounts of the case, which you want Frederick to read aloud, isn't that so? So set to work, Frederick!"
PART II
CHAPTER I
THE TRIAL
In the Morning News of June 2, 189-, appeared the following, under the heading:—
THE BLACK TORTOISE IN COURT
The court to-day was filled to overflowing, and a large number were unable to gain admittance.
The disappearance of old Frick's diamond—we hope our respected fellow-citizen will excuse our using the familiar name by which he is so well known—has been eagerly discussed and commented upon by the newspapers for the last few weeks.