"I did, and also examined them."
"In what part of Hafferman's store were you at the time?"
"In his private office."
"Were any of the clerks present?"
"Not any—Stay! One of the clerks brought in the diamonds to Mr. Hafferman, but he did not remain. Only Mr. Hafferman himself remained with me while we discussed the matter."
"Do you know the clerk's name?"
"Boyden, I think, he was called."
"The same who brought the diamonds here this morning," put in Mr. Garside. "His name is Harry Boyden."
Nick made a note of it in a small book which he drew from his pocket.
"Did you make any deal at that time regarding the diamonds?" he inquired.