So retentive was his memory that he could recall the dates of a good many of them, give their exact wording, and tell the color of the paper and ink that were used in writing them.
After he had gone through half a dozen of the bills in this way, Miles turned and looked at Sam.
"Are you satisfied?" asked the latter.
"I am," replied Miles.
"Then hand it over."
Mr. Smith snatched the pocket-book as it was extended toward him, and climbed to his place upon the high stool.
"Where did you get this?" said he.
"In a drawer in Oscar Preston's work-bench," replied Sam.
"Ah!" said the grocer, in a very significant tone of voice. "Now, the next question is: How did it come there?"