"It's the truth, whether you believe it or not," I went on. "I did not know you had the money, and I haven't been near the safe."
"Luke Foster, do you realize that you are staring the State prison in the face?"
"I can't help that. I know nothing of your money, and that's all there is to it."
"When did you open the office this morning?"
"Quarter to seven."
"Did you clean up at once?"
"Yes, sir."
"When you cleaned up was the safe door open?"
"No, sir. It might have been unlocked, but it wasn't open."
"How long did it take you to clean up?"