Taggart, who remembers
the rings perfectly. Moreover, she knows that they were given to the late
Mrs. Lauriston by a Mr. Edward Killick, a London solicitor, who, of
course, will be able to identify them. As to the marks, I think you'll
find a trade explanation of that--those rings and the rings in Multenius's
tray probably came from the same maker. Now, I find, on looking through
the directory, that this Mr. Edward Killick has retired from practice, but
I've also found out where he now lives, and I propose to bring him here.
In the meantime--I want to know what you're going to do about Mr.
Lauriston? Here he is!"
The superior official glanced at the New Scotland Yard man.
"I suppose your people have taken this job entirely in hand, now?" he
asked.
"Entirely!" answered the detective.
"Got any instructions about Mr. Lauriston?" asked the official. "You
haven't? Mr. Lauriston's free to go where he likes, then, as far as we're
concerned, here," he added, turning to Purdie. "But--he'd far better stay
at hand till all this is cleared up."
"That's our intention," said Purdie. "Whenever you want Mr.
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