“I wasn’t here when he went out.”
“There are others in the house?”
“I don’t know that there are.”
Burt handcuffed Cook and Riley together. The latter protested vigorously, but Enoch said never a word.
Burt then started to explore the house. He found the “fence’s” bedroom in confusion, and the carpet and bedclothing covered with blood. The safe-door stood open. Had Monte been murdered?
That was the question the detective asked himself. A few deeds and a couple of insurance policies were all that remained in the safe.
The Eye of Jobu was not there.
Burt searched the house from garret to cellar without finding any person. At the conclusion of this search, he returned to the hall where he had left his two prisoners.
“Riley,” he said, “were you concerned in this murder?”
“What murder?”