“All the jewelry in her trunks was taken out, although the trunks were locked when the maid examined them this morning. The girl had the keys.�
“Oh, she had?�
The intonation with which the detective made this remark caused Savage to shake his head decidedly.
“I understand,� went on Nick. “You mean there is no suspicion attaching to the maid? Well, I am of the same opinion. You have not been able to find the slightest clew, have you?�
“None.�
“Have any of the guests left the hotel this morning? I mean, left altogether?�
“No. All of them will stay with us for several days, at least, so I expect. They are here to enjoy the quietude and beauty of the place. They are not transients, such as you find in city hotels.�
“None of them have given notice to leave, have they?� continued Nick, disregarding the encomium on the hotel and its surroundings.
“I don’t think so. Are there any, Mallory?� asked Savage, turning to his partner.
“I haven’t heard of any. I’ll ask the clerk, if you like. The phone is right here,� replied Mallory, laying a hand upon his desk telephone.