“I was on a short lecturing tour in the Midlands. On Saturday I was in Nottingham. On Monday in Birmingham. I did not return to London until yesterday.”
Carrados turned to the manager again and indicated Draycott, who so far had remained in the background.
“And this gentleman? Did he by any chance come here on Monday?”
“He did not, Mr Carrados. But I gave him access to his safe on Tuesday afternoon and again yesterday.”
Draycott shook his head sadly.
“Yesterday I found it empty,” he said. “And all Tuesday afternoon I was at Brighton, trying to see a gentleman on business.”
The manager sat down very suddenly.
“Good God, another!” he exclaimed faintly.
“I am afraid the list is only beginning,” said Carrados. “We must go through your renters’ book.”
The manager roused himself to protest.