"And now perhaps you had better lock the drawer in our presence. Stop a moment--I might as well see whether there is any sign of violence having been used." So saying Mr. Bideawhile knelt down in front of the table and began to examine the lock. This he did very carefully and satisfied himself that there was "no sign of violence." "Whoever has done it, did it very well," said Bideawhile.

I will see whether there is any sign of violence having been used." So saying he knelt down and carefully examined the lock. There was no "sign of violence."
"Whoever has done it, did it very well," said Bideawhile.
