"We followed closely in Clarence's wake through the elaborate mansion and into the private study of Madam Claire Clam.
Madam Clam was seated, not behind her grand writing desk as I expected, but more casually in a comfortable chair. She was smiling, but seemed a little nervous and worried.
She invited us to sit in chairs obviously arranged for us facing hers and began speaking in a low but firm voice."
"Something very terrible has happened, I'm afraid, Constable. Sandy has no doubt told you that my great pearl, The Plumbago Pearl, is missing--gone--vanished!"
"I am distressed to hear it." I replied. "Please give me the details of your discovery and tell me how I can help you."
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