“That’s what I hear. She dropped out of sight after a big party at the governor’s house some five weeks ago, and it is understood that she was packed off to visit a distant aunt, or something, in the hope that she would forget young West.”
“I wonder if West hears from her?” mused Nick.
“If he does, he doesn’t say so.”
“Of course not.”
Nothing more was said on this subject, and Dinsmore did not suspect what was in the detective’s mind.
Nick asked one other question about the case:
“I understand that nothing has been reported, except a theft of government papers. Is that right?”
“Yes, and I have wondered a little, for in your telegram to me you mentioned jewelry.”
“I did. I heard some was taken.”