"And now, Senor," Mr. Grimm continued, "if you will kindly state the
circumstances immediately preceding and following the theft?"
A slight frown which had been growing upon the smooth brow of the
diplomatist was instantly dissipated.
"The money--fifty thousand dollars in gold coin--was paid to me
yesterday afternoon about four o'clock," he began slowly, in
explanation.
"By Mr. Cressy of the International Investment Company," supplemented
Mr. Grimm. "Yes. Go on."
The diplomatist favored the young man with one sharp, inquiring glance,
and continued:
"The gentleman who paid the money remained here from four until nine
o'clock while I, personally, counted it. As I counted it I placed it in
canvas bags and when he had gone I took these bags from this room into
that," he indicated a closed door to his right, "and personally stowed
them away in the safe. I closed and locked the door of the safe myself;
I _know_ that it _was_ locked. And that's all, except this morning the
money was gone--every dollar of it."
"Safe blown?" inquired Mr. Grimm.
"No, Senor!" exclaimed the diplomatist with sudden violence.
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