"What did he want?"
"He asked for Mr. Allen, and when I said he wouldn't be back during the rest of the day he went off."
Mr. Sumner turned to Hal. The youth stood staring at the wall.
"What have you to say about this stranger?"
"He came in directly after Mr. Hardwick went out," returned the youth.
"What was his business?"
"He wished to see Mr. Allen."
"Did he go back to the safe?"
"I—I don't think so."
"You are not sure?"