“If I were not so excited I would never have asked such a question, Mr. Carter.”
“I am aware of that.”
“Let us examine those papers. There may be something in them which will furnish you with a clew.”
“Or they may deepen the mystery.”
Carter broke the seals and tore off the wrapper.
Five documents fell into his lap.
Mr. Wright drew up his chair close to the detective’s side.
Carter picked up one of the papers and read the indorsement:
“‘Confession of George Blanchard, butler, employed by Alfred Lawrence, Esq.’”
“Phew!” Mr. Wright gave a prolonged whistle.