“That is all for the present,” said Nick. “We’ll come down presently, and look at this Mr. Haynes’ signature on the register. By the way, was it a very stout person?”
“On the contrary, he was a very slender man,” replied the clerk.
“Mustache?” asked Nick.
“Yes, sir, a black mustache.”
“Hands large or small?”
“Quite small, sir, and sparkling with a fine ring.”
“Diamond?” asked the detective.
“Yes, sir. The real thing.”
“Send in the night elevator boy when you go out,” said Nick.