"Certainly not. Always in broad daylight. That's the queer part of it," returned the other, promptly.
"Sure, seeing that they always go in the daytime, and when you're away from home, too. Anybody else going to be there to-night?"
"To supper—oh! no. Karl went off after breakfast, to visit our uncle for a few days before school commences. I took him to the train myself, and then mustered up enough courage to climb up there, and once more count the coins," went on Jack.
"Six there then, eh?" asked Paul.
"Just as last night. And I purposely left the door unlocked."
"Both door and window open in the bargain?" asked the other; at which Jack looked puzzled.
"Of course; though that wouldn't matter at all; for any fellow could turn the knob, and walk in," he replied.
"But the door was open, just like a plain invitation to enter, should anybody think of going up to see—say that again, please," continued Paul.
"Well, I do say it again, though I can't understand why you should make that a point worth mentioning. Still, I have confidence in you, Paul. If anybody can get at the root of my trouble it's going to be you, old fellow."
"I hope you prove a true prophet. As for myself I'm not saying anything just yet, one way or another," smiled Paul.