“He won’t save himself,” said the officer, sharply. “It looks more like the old principle of honor among thieves.”
“You still think it is some one in the store?” asked Wilson.
“The work could not have been done without an accomplice here. Have you gained any new ideas about it?”
“I am still more doubtful about that boy,” said Wilson. “There has been a suspicious-looking old man here to see him.”
“Ah!” said Mr. Fitler, interested. “Was he known, or was any effort made to follow him?”
“No. I was not here.”
“If he comes again he must be spotted. I don’t believe that boy is implicated, but we cannot afford to trust anybody.”
“Why not follow the boy then?” suggested Mr. Leonard. “His places of resort and associates should be known.”
“A good idea,” replied the officer. “I will put it in practice. Has anything fresh turned up? Any new raid on your dry-goods?”
“Nothing. We have had no new stuffs in lately. I expect to have some in next week and will see that they are watched.”