Presently he closed the book, got down from the desk, and went to the door, muttering, "I wish the gov'nor would make haste."
He little guessed the shame and agony which Mr. Broad's return would cause him.
CHAPTER XII.
WHERE IS THE MISSING MONEY?
"Hullo, Hartland! tired of waiting?"
"Rather, sir. I thought I would come outside for a breath of fresh air."
"Ah! Everything all right?"
"Yes, sir."
"Any one been here?"
"Only Johnson."