Chapter 5
The pounding on Lila’s door woke her suddenly. Rushing to get up, she flung a robe around her shoulders while hurrying to see who it was. Quickly opening the door, she stared into the face of a man with a thick mustache and eyebrows. His face wore a serious frown, and his voice was deep with concern.
“Hello, ma’am, my name is Matt Clemson, and this here is Jake Dawson. We’re from the Pinkerton Detective Agency, and we’re here investigating a burglary. The people in cabin 34 have had some very expensive jewels taken from their cabin and think it happened last night while they were in the casino.”
“Really, sir, what has that to do with me?”
“We’re questioning all the guests on the riverboat. It’s possible someone might have seen something.”
“I’m sorry, but I’ve seen nothing. I
