“It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
“Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another. “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
“Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
“Why don’t you want to answer questions?”
“I will tell you presently; I think I am on the track of a discovery.”
“About the burglars?”
“Yes. But come outside.”
Few paid any attention to Dan and the old soldier. There was much curiosity to view the burglar’s jimmy, and Constable Wolff was in his element explaining just how the instruments were used, for he had read about them.
“Dan,” said Mr. Harrison, when they were out on the street, proceeding toward the new machine shop, “I think we are on the verge of a great discovery. I did not want the people in the store to question me about the jimmy, as they surely would if I had remained. They might have gotten on the track of something.”
“Do you think that is the same tool you mended for that well dressed man?”