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CHAPTER VII YULETIDE
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Alan could make nothing of Miss Grison's final remark, for after stating--and in a somewhat hysterical1 fashion--that the peacock would ruin her, she asked him to leave. In vain he asked for a more detailed2 explanation. Recovering her usual wooden manner, she declined to speak further, and Fuller returned to the rooms at Barkers Inn to report the result of his visit to Dick. It was unsatisfactory, and Alan said as much.
"I don't agree with you," remarked Latimer, after some reflection. "You have seen Jotty ticketed as Alonzo--what a name; and have learned the early history of this unfortunate brother and sister. Finally, you have met with Mr. Morad-Bakche."
"He's got nothing to do with the matter anyhow."
"My dear son, George Inderwick obtained this treasure you are looking for, in India. Simon Ferrier manufactured the peacock in India, and Mr. Morad-Bakche comes from India."
"So do half a hundred other students of the kind," retorted Fuller. "You are too suspicious, Dick, and see a bird in every bush."
"Perhaps I am. But I should like to know why Mr. Bakche was so friendly with you and told you so much about himself. Orientals are generally reserved and don't talk all over the shop. Mr. Bakche told you that he had come to look after some family property. How do we know but what it consists of those gems4 which the Begum of Kam gave to George Inderwick?"
"Over one hundred years ago, remember. How could Bakche know about them?"
"Orientals have long memories. However, I admit that I may be unduly5 suspicious, as you observe, Alan. All the same I should like to know what Mr. Bakche is doing in Miss Grison's house and why he was so friendly to you even to the extent of hinting that you might be his solicitor6."
"Well then, if he does consult me he will have to state his reason. And if that has to do with the Begum's gems, I shall know where I am. Your imagination is too vivid, Dick."
"It is not imagination but the use of a sixth sense, which gives me impressions contrary to facts," insisted Mr. Latimer, "and if----"
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