The Missing Money

29 The Missing Money Being a police officer is hard work, but it can be very interesting, especially when you solve a hard case. Sergeant O'Hara was a detective. He found a missing suitcase in which he knew there was $50, 000. The police officer opened the case, but instead of money, there was a toothbrush, a hair brush, a watch and an opened letter. But where was the money? The policeman continued the investigation and the search for the money. Was it in the lining of the case? Were there little pieces of gold in the handle? It was a mystery for sure. Sergeant O'Hara puzzled over the case for a long time. He checked the watch. It was worth nothing. The letter said nothing important, and the hairbrush was worthless too. In the end, the case was not solved and all the evidence was put away. Sometime later, a cleaner was working at the police station. He was taking a break and reading a magazine. Sergeant O'Hara saw the old man and said hello to him.

The old man said hello back. “ What are you reading?" asked the sergeant. “ It's a magazine about my hobby, " replied the old man. " I'm a philatelist. " " I've heard of that, " remarked O'Hara. Suddenly, his face went white. “ Come with me, " he said. And he took the old man upstairs. The policeman dumped the suitcase in front of the old man and said, “ I'm looking for $50, 000 in this suitcase. Can you see it?" The old man pulled out his reading glasses. He could not believe his eyes. He picked up the envelope containing the letter. The old man said, " I just found it. " O'Hara smiled. The case was solved. You're probably wondering how this man's hobby helped O'Hara discover the missing $50, 000 in that suitcase. It's easy. A philatelist is an expert in stamps. The envelope had a rare and expensive stamp attached to it. The old man recognized its value immediately.