"What do you make of it, Dad?" she inquired. "Why did the thief break in?"
"Obviously for the Black Imp."
"But who would be interested in it and for what reason?"
"I can't answer that one, Penny. But I'm wondering if this theft could have anything to do with Max Lynch's visit to my office."
"He appeared frightened when he saw the Imp on your desk!" Penny recalled.
"Yes, he turned and fled without revealing his mission."
"And directly after that your office was ransacked."
"Yes, but that may or may not have had any connection."
"Then I noticed a man prowling about the house," Penny continued. "He must have been the one who stole the Imp!"
"You weren't able to furnish a very good description of the man."