“Mr. Goodnow.”

“What the boss?”

“Certainly.”

“How should he know?”

“I didn’t inquire, and if I had he probably wouldn’t have told me. The main thing is that he does know.”

“He may not be sure.”

“He is not a man to speak unless he feels pretty sure.”

“I don’t see how any one could steal the articles without being detected.”

“It seems they are detected.”

“Did—did Mr. Goodnow mention any names?”