“I don't know that it was, sir.”
“I should suppose the end of the day would be a more appropriate time.”
“I don't think so,” answered Eben, shortly.
“Were you led to make the count because you suspected Herbert's honesty?” asked Mr. Melville.
“That was the very reason I did it,” said Eben, with a malicious glance at Herbert.
“Isn't it a little curious that you should have selected a boy whose honesty you doubted, to fill your place?” asked George Melville, carelessly.
“There wasn't anybody else; he knew all about post-office work.” answered Eben.
“Very good! Now, Mr. Graham, if you have no objection, will you tell why you wanted to get away from the post office last evening?”
Eben fidgeted, for he saw what was coming, and it made him nervous.
“I wanted a little rest,” he answered, after a pause.