Three Character Girl

Miniatures that have been returned

"Half hours ago - before we got here!"

Commissioner Saga's thin smile contained a riddle.

"The bus is fast, but the bike from, say, Monkhampton can arrive here at least an hour before."

"Then, what are we going to do?"

"Good courage - always be practical. Let's go to the police, let's panic what we can do for Miss Durrant - and - yes, let's interview J. Baker Wood." We carried out this plan. Meanwhile, poor Mary Durrant was at a loss. She was worried that her aunt would blame her.

"Of course her aunt will be angry" Commissioner Saga said as we left for the Seaside Hotel, where Wood was staying.

"And it is appropriate. Leaving five hundred pounds worth of stuff in a suitcase during lunch! Even so, my friend, there are one or two suspicious things in this matter. That shipping box, for example, why should it be dismantled?"

"Of course to get that miniature out."

"But, isn't that a fool's act" Let's say the thief swapped his baggage at lunchtime, pretending to pick up his own suitcase. Wouldn't it be much easier to open a suitcase, move the box into its own suitcase, then leave instead of wasting time unpacking the box?"

"He needs to make sure the miniatures are in it."

It seems that Commissioner Saga is less convinced. However, since we had already been escorted to Wood's room, there was no longer any time to discuss. Soon Rani doesn't like Baker Wood.

The man was large and rough, and his makeup was excessive. He wears a diamond ring with one eye. Speech loud and rowdy. Of course, he did not suspect any irregularities. Why should he be suspicious" The woman said she brought the miniature. In accordance with the example described! Does he have the money number"

No. gabe. After all who - uh - Commissioner Saga asked him all these questions"

"I won't ask you anything more, Monsieur, except this one question. The image of the woman who met you. Is she young and beautiful?"

"No, sir, the guy's not pretty. Not pretty at all. His body was tall, half-life, gray hair, his face was pimpled, and decorated with whiskers that were beginning to grow. Fairy" Of course not."

"Commissioner Saga!" rani exclaimed as we left the place.

"Moustache. You hear that?"

"TelingRani works, Rani."

"But how unpleasant is that man!"

"Indeed, his demeanor was unpleasant."

"Well, we have to catch the thief. We can identify him."

"You're a naive simple person, Rani. Don't you know there's an alibi?"

"Do you think he has an alibi?" Commissioner Saga's answer was unexpected.

"I hope so."

"The problem is that you like to make things difficult" said Rani.

"That's fine, man. Rani doesn't like - how you call it - just sit back!"

Commissioner Saga's prediction was very precise. Our traveling companion in a brown suit turned out to be Norton Kane. He headed straight to the George Hotel in Monkhampton and languished in the hotel all afternoon.

"The act itself is not suspicious" Commissioner Saga said while thinking. After that, Commissioner Saga remained silent and did not want to discuss the matter further. When I forced her, she said she was thinking about moustaches in general and that Rani should do it too.

However, he asked Joseph Aarons - who had spent the afternoon with him - to give every detail about Baker Wood. The two men stayed at the same hotel, so there was a chance to collect fragments. Whatever he knows, Commissioner Saga keeps it to himself. After numerous interviews with police, Mary Durrant returned to Ebermouth by morning train. We had lunch with Joseph Aarons. After that, Commissioner Saga informed him that he had successfully resolved the matter of the theatre agent satisfactorily and we were able to return to Ebermouth as quickly as we wanted. "But, this time we're taking the train, buddy." "Are you afraid of pickpocketing or seeing another girl in trouble?" "These two things, Rani, I might have met on the train. No. gabe. Rani was forced to return to Ebermouth to continue investigating our case." "Our case?" "Yes. Mademoiselle Durrant spunRani to help him. Although the matter is now in the hands of the police, it does not mean that Rani is free to wash her hands. Rani came here to help an old friend, but let no one say that Hercule Commissioner Saga left a stranger in need of help!" He ended his conversation arrogantly. "I thought you were interested before the problem occurred" KatRani sharply.

"In Speedy Cars' office, the first time you saw the young man, even though Rani didn't know what caught your eye."

"You don't know, Rani" You should know. Well, that's Rani's secret."

Before leaving, we talked briefly with the police inspector who handled the matter. He had interrogated Norton Kane and informed Commissioner Saga personally that the young man's attitude left a bad impression. The young man was bluffing, disavowing, and his words were at odds with each other.

"How the ruse was done, I don't know" the inspector admitted. "He could hand the item over to an accomplice who immediately got into another bus. But, this is just a theory. We need to find the bus and his accomplices, then corner it by filing the evidence."

Commissioner Saga nodded wisely. "You think that's how theft is done?" I asked Commissioner Saga as we sat on the train.

"No, Dude. That's not the modus operandi. Much smarter than that." "You want to tell me?"

"not now. You understand - this is my weakness - Rani is happy to keep a little secret until the last moment."

"Will the end come soon?" "Before a while - "We arrived at Ebermouth at 18:00 less. Commissioner Saga headed straight for the store called "Elizabeth Penn". The store's closed, but Commissioner Saga rang the bell. Soon Mary herself opened the door and showed us surprise and joy.

"Please go in and see Auntie" he said. Mary took us to one of the back rooms. A middle-aged woman came forward to meet us. Her hair was white and she herself looked like a miniature with her pale pink skin, as well as her two blue eyes. His shoulders are slightly bent. Back then he was wearing an sleeveless coat of priceless old lace.

"Is this the great Commissioner Monsieur Saga?" ask her in a low, charming voice. "Mary told me everything. I almost didn't believe it. And you will really help us in our trouble. Any advice for us?" Commissioner Saga looked at him for a moment, then bowed.

"Mademoiselle Penn - the effect is enchanting, but you should really keep a mustache." Miss Penn exhaled and moved away.

"You were absent from business yesterday, weren't you?" "I've been here all morning. Then my head hurt once and went straight home."

"Not to the house, Mademoiselle. Because of a headache, you are trying to look for air changes. I'm sure Charlock Bay's air is refreshing." Commissioner Saga grabbed my arm and pulled me to the door.

There he stopped, then said aloud while looking over.

"So, I know everything. This show has to stop."

There's a threat in Commissioner Saga's voice. Miss Penn, her face was pale from fright, then nodded without saying anything. Commissioner Saga turned to Mary Durrant.

"Mademoiselle," he said softly.

"You are young and attractive. But taking part in a case like this will bring your youth and charm hidden behind the prison walls - and I say, what a pity." Then Commissioner Sagaris Saga stepped outside. Rani followed him confused.

"From the first moment, my friend, Rani was interested. When the young man ordered only until Monkhampton, I saw the attention of the girl suddenly fixated on him. Well, why" That young man was not the type of man who made a woman look at him just because of his appearance. When we got on the bus, Rani felt something was going to happen. Who saw the young man exchange the baggage"

Mademoiselle and only Mademoiselle. Remember, he chose a window-facing seat - the choice that women least like.

"Then he came to us with a story about the robbery - the shipping box was dismantled. It's not logical, like I told you back then. "Then what the result of all this" Baker Wood already paid off the price of the stolen item.

The mini-miniatures will be returned to Miss Penn, who will sell the items back and earn a thousand pounds, not just five hundred pounds. Rani carefully searches for information and gets a tip that Miss Penn's business is deteriorating full of risk. Rani said to myself - her aunt and niece were both involved."

"Then, you never suspected Norton Kane?"