“Then be more explicit.”
Cook then told all he knew about the robbery and murder, with the exception that he did not mention Mike Quick.
“So this detective is greatly interested in finding the diamond?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“That he may have it returned to you.”
“I did not engage him in the case,” remarked Ajeeb.
“No, but Stolburst did.”
“Then, if the detective found the stone, he would give it to his employer?”
“It amounts to the same thing. Stolburst would turn it over to you.”