"In the event that it is the same, you wish to return it to the museum?"

Mrs. Dillon glared at Penny in frank dislike. She had been fairly trapped and knew it.

"Of course," she replied coldly. "I hope you do not think I would intentionally keep stolen property?"

"I thought you would see it that way," Penny declared, smiling. "And with your cooperation, the police should be able to capture the real culprits."

"What do you want me to do?"

"When will you see this agent with whom you dealt?"

"He is coming either today or tomorrow for the second payment."

"I don't need to advise you to refuse to give him any more money. But I wish you would try to learn from him the names of the original dealers who handled the picture."

"I'll try to find out."

"And another thing, Mrs. Dillon. You must notify the Gage Galleries immediately that you have the Rembrandt."