“Yes.”
“Then I know how the money got there.”
“You know how the money got into my pocket!” repeated Gilbert, in surprise.
“Yes, the other boy put it there.”
“What other boy,—the boy that’s in the office?”
“Yes, his name is John.”
“How did you happen to see him do it?” asked Gilbert, eagerly.
“I went to the door to see if the book-keeper didn’t want a shine; just as I was looking in, I see that boy John go to a coat, and put a bill into the pocket. I thought it was his coat, and wondered what made him keep his money loose in that way. Did he say you put it there?”
“Yes.”
“He wanted you bounced—that’s what’s the matter.”