In that case my
warning to Bolton would be necessary. But at the time I told
him, it was not necessary. However, Bolton remained true to you,
Professor, and declined to surrender the mummy. I therefore
wired to Don Pedro at Genoa that the mummy was on board The
Diver and was being sent to Gartley. I also advised him to come
to me here in order to be introduced to you. The rest you know."
There was a moment's silence. Then Archie, to test if Random was
willing to admit everything--as an innocent man certainly
would--asked significantly
"Did you see Bolton again after your interview on board ship?"
It was then that the baronet proved his good faith.
"Oh, yes," he said easily and without hesitation. "I was walking
about Pierside later, and, passing along that waterside alley
near the Sailor's Rest, I saw a window on the ground floor open,
and Bolton looking out across the river. I stopped and asked him
when he proposed to take the mummy to Gartley, and if it was on
shore. He admitted that it was in the hotel, but declined to say
when he would send it on to you, Professor. When he closed the
window, I afterwards went into the hotel and had a drink in order
to ask casually when Mr.
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