Mr. Jay is, beyond a doubt, the leading criminal in this
business, and he will probably run the chief risk--that of
changing the fifty-pound note. I shall, therefore, still make it
my business to follow him--attending at the Regent's Par k
to-morrow, and doing my best to hear what is said there. If
another appointment is made for the day after, I shall, of
course, go to it. In the meantime, I shall want the immediate
assistance of two competent persons (supposing the rascals
separate after their meeting) to follow the two minor criminals.
It is only fair to add that, if the rogues all retire together, I
shall probably keep my subordinates in reserve. Being naturally
ambitious, I desire, if possible, to have the whole credit of
discovering this robbery to myself.
8th July.
I have to acknowledge, with thanks, the speedy arrival of my two
subordinates--men of very average abilities, I am afraid; but,
fortunately, I shall always be on the spot to direct them.
My first business this morning was necessarily to prevent
possible mistakes by accounting to Mr. and Mrs. Yatman for the
presence of two strangers on the scene. Mr. Yatman (between
ourselves, a poor, feeble man) only shook his head and groaned.
Mrs. Yatman (that superior woman) favored me with a charming look
of intelligence.
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