The girl had to obey, and the studs fell out on the floor.
“It’s enough,” concluded Mr. Hayden. “Here comes my assistant. You girls will come with us till the police arrive.”
“Not in these clothes!” objected Mary Green.
“Yes, just as you are.” He turned to the man. “And now, good-night, sir.”
“Good-night, and thank you a thousand times!” was the reply.
“Thank Miss Gay,” amended Mr. Hayden. “It was her work.”
Tired but satisfied, Mary Louise went back to her own room, and, removing only her shoes and her dress, she slept soundly for the rest of the night.
CHAPTER XI
Bail
Mary Louise did not awaken until nine o’clock the following morning. A pleasant glow of triumph suffused her; she was experiencing her first thrill of professional success. But the occurrence of the preceding night was only a partial victory, she reminded herself; the job was just begun. There were more thieves to be caught, and valuables to be recovered.
She decided to ring for a breakfast tray in her room. She had often seen this luxury pictured in the movies; now was her chance to try it out for herself. While it was being prepared she took a shower and dressed.