A rather wry smile came over Superintendent Battle’s face.

“I wondered if you’d think of that, sir. Prince Nicholas Obolovitch is the next heir⁠—first cousin of this gentleman.”

“And where is he at the present moment?” asked Anthony, turning away to light a cigarette. “Don’t tell me you don’t know, Battle, because I shan’t believe you.”

“We’ve reason to believe that he’s in the United States. He was until quite lately, at all events. Raising money on his expectations.”

Anthony gave vent to a surprised whistle.