Gibbon had no difficulty in opening the safe, for he was acquainted with the combination. Stark thrust in his hand eagerly and drew out the box.
“This is what we want,” he said, in a tone of satisfaction. “Have you a key that will open it?”
“No.”
“Then I shall have to take box and all.”
“Let us get through as soon as possible,” said Gibbon, uneasily.
“You can close the safe, if you want to. There is nothing else worth taking?”
“No.”
“Then we will evacuate the premises. Is there an old newspaper I can use to wrap up the box in? It might look suspicious if anyone should see it in our possession.”
“Yes, here is one.”
He handed a copy of a weekly paper to Phil Stark, who skillfully wrapped up the box, and placing it under his arm, went out of the office, leaving Gibbon to follow.