“Did I say that aloud?” said Gilmore, wonderingly.

“Why, you shouted it.”

“I was thinking about whether it was possible that the constable was right.”

“That’s queer,” said Macey; “I was thinking just the same.”

“And that Distie had done it?”

“Yes.”

“Well, don’t you see that it is impossible?”

“No, I wish I could,” said Macey sadly; “can you?”

“Why, of course. Vane’s as strong as Distie, isn’t he?”

“Yes, quite.”