"Of course," replied the prisoner.
But the chief shook his head. "There is a good deal more back of this. You have not answered truthfully. Your real motive for coming here was robbery."
Grace and Eleanor were not detained throughout the entire examination. After giving their testimony, they were allowed to go. Once they were fairly outside the police station, Grace took Eleanor by the arm and said:
"Eleanor, I have a call to make, and I wish you to go with me. We haven't a moment to spare, for the First National Bank closes at three, and it's a quarter after two now."
"I am very glad to hear that useful and interesting fact about the First National Bank. Are you going to deposit money there!" asked Eleanor, laughing.
"No," answered Grace mysteriously. "I am going to draw money from there after I have called upon a certain person."
"But what have I to do with it!" questioned Eleanor.
"Come with me and see," Grace replied. "After we have succeeded in our undertaking, I'll answer any questions you may ask. I warn you, however, that the call I am about to make is not a friendly one. Are you willing to stand by me through what may be a rather disagreeable scene?"
"I certainly am," replied Eleanor emphatically. "You ought to know from past experiences that disagreeable scenes are my forte."
"I know that I'd rather have you with me on this expedition than any one else I know," responded Grace. "You are not easily intimidated."