"But we can hardly expect it."
"No, there is very little chance of it, I am afraid."
"Ha, what is this?" exclaimed the squire, who had wandered some little distance from the tree.
Dean looked up eagerly.
"Why, that is Uncle Adin's wallet," he said surprised.
"Unfortunately it is empty!" said the squire, opening it.
"Yes, so it seems. Where did you find it?"
"Just here. It is clear that the thief took the money, and threw it away."
"I suppose so," answered Dean, slowly.
"You had better take charge of it. And now I think I must resume my journey to Rockmount."