“The envelope was sealed,” explained the detective. “I opened it. Here’s what I found inside.”
Inspector Klein studied the paper. It was thickly inscribed with a series of curious, unintelligible marks.
“A code,” remarked the inspector.
Cardona nodded. “But I can’t make anything out of it.”
The inspector handed the paper to Cardona, who pocketed it, with the envelope.
“What else have you found out?” asked Klein.
Cardona referred to a written report.
“Four men were here when Marchand died,” he said. “They all entered the room together. We have gone over the place thoroughly. It seems impossible that any one else could have been in the house.
“Marchand died here, alone. I have quizzed all the witnesses, separately and together. I have also learned facts regarding each of them. They all appear reliable.”
CARDONA paused and laid four separate sheets of paper upon the desk. He took a chair and proceeded with more detailed information: