"It seems to show that the thief was no ordinary one," said Dean.
"What do you mean by that?" asked the lawyer suspiciously.
"It was a high-toned robber who wouldn't care to be burdened with an old silver watch such as Uncle Adin carried."
"True! Your remark shows penetration. I shouldn't have thought of that. Perhaps, however, there was another reason."
"What?" asked Dean, his curiosity aroused.
"The watch would easily have been identified, and might have led to the apprehension of the robber."
"Yes, there is something in that."
Meanwhile Dean and the squire continued their investigations. Dean, however, merely made a show of searching. He felt convinced that the only thing worth discovering he had already found, but of course he had no intention of making this known to his companion.
"It would be refreshing if we could find your uncle's lost wallet—did he carry his money in a wallet?"
"Yes, I believe so."