Annie listened intently as Mrs. Harrington explained that she had last worn the necklace at a charity gala the previous night. She remembered taking it off and placing it on a velvet display case in her dressing room. But when she returned to retrieve it, the necklace was gone.
Finally, Annie paid a visit to Mr. Jenkins, who was hosting a lavish party at his mansion. He seemed smug and self-assured, but Annie detected a hint of desperation behind his eyes. She discovered that Mr. Jenkins had been in deep financial trouble and had been trying to acquire the Harrington fortune for himself. annie andersin
With newfound confidence, Annie returned to Mrs. Harrington's mansion and gathered all the suspects in the library. She revealed her findings and, with a flourish, produced the torn fabric, which matched the dress of none other than James, Mrs. Harrington's own nephew. Annie listened intently as Mrs