Within the next hour a squad of policemen marched into and took forcible possession of Black-eyed Joe’s mansion.
The search instantly commenced, and was speedily successful. In one of the upper rooms was a specially constructed, deep and wide closet. The door of this being forced it was found to be packed full of goods, among which were Mr. Leonard’s silks.
Wagons were produced and the goods sent to his store. Then, under the leadership of the bootblack, Mr. Fitler proceeded to the lurking place of the remaining burglar, whom he succeeded in arresting.
CHAPTER XXIV.
THE LOST FOUND.
Will had now given up his old residence, and was regularly located at the residence of his new-found father. The old gentleman was exceedingly happy in the possession of this strong, handsome lad for his son, and doted upon him with an affection which Will, in good measure, returned.
He told his father with much vim of the morning’s events, the arrest of the burglars, and the part he had taken in it.
The old gentleman was delighted with the courage and shrewdness of his son.
“And now, my dear son,” said Mr. Somers, “since you have so successfully finished your enterprise, I wish you to help me carry out my plans.”
“Depends on what they are,” said Will.