The lawyer started, and eyed Harry keenly. Could the boy be one of the thieves, or was he merely acting as a go-between?
“Do you know anything about the box of bonds?” asked Mr. Wheeler, quickly.
“Yes, sir; I know where it is concealed.”
“Ha, that is important. Do you come from the parties that took them?”
Harry colored, and looked indignant.
“No, sir,” he answered, with emphasis.
Mr. Wheeler smiled.
“I was bringing no charge against you,” he said. “I thought the guilty parties might have employed you as their agent—their innocent agent. Now, tell me how you come to know anything about the matter.”
This Harry proceeded to do. As the story is already familiar to the reader, he shall be spared a repetition of it. It is needless to say that the lawyer listened with earnest attention.
“This is a curious story,” he said, “but I see no reason to question its accuracy. I certainly hope it is true.”