“In what denomination was the money?”
Pat Riley scratched his head.
“Sure I didn’t know that money belonged to any denomination, sir.”
The officer smiled.
“I mean, was it in five, or ten, or twenty dollar pieces.”
“There was four tens, sir—four gould eagles.”
“Is that right?” inquired the officer, turning to the German.
“Yes, sir, that’s what I had.”
“Then,” said the officer, “it seems clearly proved that our German friend here had the money he claims. Now, I suggest that the two men he has said occupied bunks nearest to him shall be searched. But first, if the man who has taken the money will come forward voluntarily and return the same, I will guarantee that he shall receive no punishment.”
He paused for a brief space and looked at Hogan.