'You have seen the ring which you describe?'
'It is certain; more than once. When was the last time? Not many days ago. It was in this box. She took it out of this box, she put it back into the box, and the box she put into the little bottom drawer. I remember it very well. When I heard of Mr Burton's will, I thought of it at once.'
'Then where is it now?'
'She must have taken it out of the box and put it somewhere else.'
'But where? Think!'
'How do I know? how can I think? She must have put it with some of her other jewels. They are everywhere--all over the place.'
Mr Cox and Mr Burton exchanged glances. The young gentleman took up the running.
'In that case, we'll look for it all over the place.'
'What do you mean?'
'My dear Lou, I'm going to have that ruby, and before I leave these premises. So, now, you've got it.'