“My young friend,” he said, “you are the very person I most wished to see. Will you answer me a few questions?”
“Yes, sir, with pleasure.”
“What was the appearance of the man who attempted to enter the house where the money was kept?”
Andy gave, as nearly as he could, a description of Hogan and his peculiarities.
Perkins listened attentively, nodding from time to time with a satisfied expression.
“I know the man,” he said. “I didn’t think he was in this part of the country, but I am glad to hear that he is so near. I think I can put a spoke in his wheel.”
“Who is it?” asked the paying teller.
“A man with more than one name. He is best known as Mike Hogan, though I am not sure whether this is his real name or not.”
“I wonder if the other man is one of his friends?” said Andy, musingly.
“The other man?” repeated Mr. Perkins, inquiringly.