"It seems to me that there may be a most important clue in it.
The fact of the book's having been found should most certainly have been
mentioned, at once. I shall adjourn for a week, from today, and you will
produce the book and bring Mr. Spencer Levendale here as a witness. This
day week, gentlemen!"
Melky Rubinstein turned, whispered a hurried word to Zillah and Mrs.
Goldmark, and then, seizing Lauriston by the elbow, drew him quickly away
from the court.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
THE BACK DOOR
Once outside in the street, Melky turned down the nearest side-street,
motioning Lauriston to follow him. Before they had gone many yards he
edged himself close to his companion's side, at the same time throwing a
cautious glance over his own shoulder.
"There's one o' them blooming detectives after us!" said Melky. "But
that's just what's to be expected, mister!--they'll never let you out o'
their sight until one of two things happen!"
"What things?" asked Lauriston.
"Either you'll have to prove, beyond all doubt, that them rings is yours,
and was your poor mother's before you," answered Melky, "or we shall have
to put a hand on the chap that scragged my uncle.
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