"I suppose not."
"Very well. Now, the only persons employed in the office were you, Mr. Allen, Hardwick, Ferris and myself. I know you and I are innocent. Now, who knew of the bonds being in the tin box?"
Mr. Sumner started.
"By Jove! I never thought of that!"
"Please answer me."
"We all knew of it."
"Did any outsider know?"
"I think not."
"Was the tin box locked?"
"Yes."