"Didn't they?"
"No."
"Humph! Who discovered that?"
"I did."
"When?"
"The day the two detectives were here."
"Did you say anything about it?"
"No, sir."
"Why not?"
"Because, as I said before, I wished to sift the matter myself, if I could. I know I am nothing but a boy, but I intend to do all I can toward getting back your bonds."