“A portion of the silver.”

“But not all of it?”

“No, only the most portable pieces of it.”

“Who made the discovery?”

“The housekeeper.”

“She takes charge of the silver, then?”

“Yes, or rather that portion of it in ordinary use. The remainder of it was under the care of Mr. Field personally, who retained the key to the safe in which it is kept.”

“Where is the key of that safe now?”

“I don’t know.”

“Has it been searched for?”