“I have it,” he said. “It must have been Morley who bought that wig. That’s who it was! Harold Morley. He is playing in Shakespearian repertoire with Hamlin’s company. Very fussy about his wigs. Has to have ’em just so. I remember he bought this one because he came in here about a month ago and ordered another just like it.”

“Why would he do that?” asked Mr. Hardy.

Kauffman shrugged his shoulders.

“Ain’t none of my business. Lots of actors keep a double set of wigs. Morley’s playin’ down at the Crescent Theater right now. Call him up.”

“I’ll go and see him,” said Mr. Hardy, rising. “You’re sure he is the man who ordered that wig?”