“Did he have it made, or rent from a costumer?”
“He hired it from Perrot, in Fifth Avenue.”
“And yours?”
“Came from the same place. Some of the jewels have been added, and will be removed before I return it,” said Mollie, pointing to some of the ornaments.
Nick gazed thoughtfully at the floor for a moment, then turned to Mr. Carrington.
“Your guests were admitted by card, I believe?” he said inquiringly.
“Yes. Each presented an invitation card to Perkins, the butler, with the bearer’s name and that of the costume worn.”
“Who now has the cards?”
“Perkins has charge of them.”
“Have him bring them here,” Nick directed. “I wish to examine them.”