“But you know, monsieur, that Cook is a great liar.”
“I am looking for Kidd myself.”
“Has he broken the law since returning to this country?”
“No; it is for something he did abroad,” replied Burt.
“Robbery, of course?”
“Yes.”
“I heard him say he had secured a fortune by theft in Africa.”
“That is true.”
“The villain, he must have so dazzled Aimee by making a display of wealth that the foolish creature forgot her obligations to me.”
“His wealth consists of a great diamond. Did you ever hear him refer to it?”