"No."
"That is important. It is probably on her account that he wishes to become suddenly rich."
This supposition was a correct one, as we know. It did not, however, argue unusual shrewdness on the part of the detective, since no motive is more common in such cases.
Dan returned to the office promptly, and nothing of importance occurred during the remainder of the day.
When Mr. Talbot was preparing to leave, he called in the janitor.
"You may lock the safe," he said.
"Very well, sir."
"By the way, you may use the word 'Hartford' for the combination."
"Very well, sir."
"Be particularly careful, as the safe contains a package of money—twelve thousand dollars."