“We know that!” continued Harry. “Now, who took it?”
“I’d give a good deal to know that myself!” declared Ned.
“Just how much would you give?” queried Jimmie from his seat in a corner from whence he had been listening. “I’d like to make a stake!”
“Jimmie pinched it!” cried Harry, pouncing upon his comrade.
“Deliver that package!” shouted Jack, going to the assistance of his chum. “Search him, Ned!” he continued, as Jimmie was dragged to his feet. “Go through him carefully while we hold him.”
“Go as far as you like,” grinned Jimmie teasingly. “It’s not here!”
“Where is it, Jimmie?” questioned Ned, seriously, “let’s have it!”
“I tell you I haven’t got it!” declared Jimmie, still grinning. “But I saw it when it disappeared and I know where it went!”
“Hurry up!” shouted Jack, impatiently. “Say something!”