"I know what I am saying. I will not argue with you. How much have you taken from the safe?"
"Nothing," said Gertrude.
"I haven't touched your safe," added our hero stoutly.
"I will soon see." Mark Horton glanced at the window, which was still wide open. "Is anybody else outside?"
"I guess not," said Nelson.
Arising with an effort, the retired merchant staggered to the safe and opened it. Then he opened the secret compartment.
"Gone! At least six hundred dollars stolen!" he muttered. He turned upon both of the others. "What have you done with that gold?"
AT LEAST SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS STOLEN,' HE MUTTERED."