"'He didn't say nothing.'
"Our reporter gave up the point; it was his cue to keep Mrs. Middlemore in a good humor.
"'I'll have one more look in the bedroom,' he said.
"At first his scrutiny was not rewarded by any discovery, but, passing his hand over the pillows on the bed, he felt something hard beneath them, and upon lifting them up he saw a six-chambered revolver, loaded in every barrel.
"'Lord save us!' cried Mrs. Middlemore, starting back.
"'Did you not know it was here?'
"'No, sir, this is the first time I ever saw it. I never knew he kep' one.'
"'Do the police know?'
"'They didn't mention it, sir.'
"'Well, we will leave it where it is. Don't touch it, Mrs. Middlemore; it's loaded.'