The baron proceeded and told the whole story, all the facts known to our readers, together with his recent meal with the detective who was his informant.
The woman listened attentively with a glitter in her eyes, and when the narrative had been concluded, she said:
"All is lost unless you can force matters, then we can legitimately raise all the money we need. Your wife can get all the money she desires, and at once."
The detective's blood ran cold. The words "your wife" were terrible in their suggestion.
"I can do better."
"You can?"
"Yes."
"What can you do?"
"Recover that note with the forged acceptance."
"How?"