"I shall take care to keep Talbot in view. He doesn't propose to run away. He means to have it understood that all this money has been taken by the burglars, whereas but a tithe of the sum will be deposited in the safe."
Dan nodded assent. He was convinced that the detective was right. Still he was anxious.
"It seems to me there is a risk of losing the money," he said.
The detective smiled.
"Don't be afraid," he said, confidentially. "Talbot won't leave the city. I will take care of that."
His words inspired confidence, and Dan entered the bank without misgivings.
The check was so large that the bank officials scrutinized it carefully. There was no doubt about its being correct, however.
"How will you have it?" was asked.
Dan answered as he had been directed.
"Be very careful, young man," said the disbursing clerk. "You've got too much to lose."