"That is in your favor."
"Thank you, Mr. Farrington. I hope it is. But have you seen Mr. Rexford?"
"Yes, I just came from there."
"Did you learn anything new?" asked Fred, with breathless interest.
"No; not exactly new."
"I suppose you went over the matter with Mr. Rexford?"
"Yes, he told the story practically as you gave it, but during our conversation I gathered a few points that may be of service to us."
"What is your theory, Mr. Farrington?"
"As it is little more than a suspicion at best, I think it would be wiser to keep it to myself at present."
"But if I knew it couldn't I help you?"