They call him the new Sherlock Holmes. He's
never yet failed in getdng his man."

"Just so," went on the housekeeper; "that's what
everybody says. If Mr. Kayton can't find the thief
nobody can. I only hope there's no scandal con-
nected with the case. One never can tell. You
know what I mean."

Mary did not know, and was about to ask further
questions when the butler entered.
"Mr. Hurley has called. Miss, to see Mr. Argyle.
He has an appointment."

Bruce gave the young girl a significant glance,
but she was so busy listening to the servant that
she did not notice it. Hastily Mary said:

"Show Mr. Hurley in here, Finley, and inform
your master that he has arrived."

The butler withdrew, and the young girl turned
to the housekeeper.
21



THE ARGYLE CASE



**We had better leave the library to dad and his
lawyer. They have business to talk over."

Bruce extended his hand, which the young girl
clasped in silence.
"You won't go before I see you again," she mur-
mured.
He shook his head. All his life, since his earliest
boyhood days, he and Mary had been chums. He
did not intend to let anything come between them
now. It was not her fault if she was the favorite.
