WEHRHAHN
In that case the thief is probably in Berlin, That won't make our search
any easier.
KRUEGER
I don't believe that at all, your honour, Mr. Fleischer seems to me to
have an entirely correct opinion. The whole business with the package is
a trick meant to mislead us.
MRS. WOLFF
Well, well. That's mighty possible.
WEHRHAHN
Now, Mrs. Wolff, you're not so stupid as a rule. Things that are stolen
here go in to Berlin. That fur coat was sold in Berlin before we even
knew that it was stolen.
MRS. WOLFF
No, your honour, I can't help it, but I ain't quite, not quite of the
same opinion. If the thief is in Berlin, why, I ax, does he have to go
an' lose a package like that?
WEHRHAHN
Such things are not always lost intentionally.
MRS. WOLFF
Just look at that there package. It's all packed up so nice--the vest,
the key, an' the bit o' paper ...
KRUEGER
I believe the thief to be in this very place.
MRS. WOLFF
[_Confirming him._] Well, you see, Mr. Krueger.
KRUEGER
I firmly believe it.
WEHRHAHN
Sorry, but I do not incline to that opinion. My experience is far too
long ...
KRUEGER
What? A long experience? H-m!
WEHRHAHN
Certainly.
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