‘“No. He was excessively fatigued with his long and trying journey, and being relieved of his responsibility, he said he should sleep for the next twenty-four hours.”
‘“I suppose you have caused a search to be made?”
‘“No,” answered the Prince, with great decisiveness; “what was the use of doing that? The thief who steals a State document of that kind is not likely to leave much trace behind.”
‘“Of course a good many persons have access to your establishment?”
‘“Yes—that is, to the business part of the establishment; but my official residence is private; and this bureau is sacred to myself; no one but very privileged people can enter here.”
‘“Do you suspect anyone?”
‘“No. It’s a mystery.”
‘“But is it clear that, whoever the person is, he must have been well acquainted with this place?”
‘“Yes,” answered the Prince thoughtfully, as he stroked his chin.
‘“He must also have known that the draft had been delivered to you?”