“But how could I know that you intended to enter the room?”
This was a question which Puffer found it difficult to answer.
The landlord had entered the room, and for the first time noticed the disappearance of the bureau.
“Young man, where is the bureau?” he inquired, addressing his inquiry to Bernard.
“I don’t know, sir.”
“Do you know, sir?” asked Boniface, turning to Puffer.
“I moved it into my room,” answered the professor in some confusion.
“Then, sir, you took a great liberty,” said the innkeeper in an irate tone. “It must be moved back.”
“I will attend to it to-morrow.”
The company prepared to disperse.