“One who saw you and your confederate bury the box,” answered the lawyer, sternly.
Without a word, Vernon dashed from the office, only to be seized by the two detectives, who had come provided with handcuffs.
“This is an infamous conspiracy!” declared Vernon, furiously. “If Ralph Temple has betrayed me——
“Harry,” said the lawyer, “do you recognize this man?”
Vernon stared in surprise at the supposed office boy.
“Yes, sir.”
“Where did you see him last?”
“In Pegan Hill Wood, in the town of Waybridge.”
“What was he doing?”
“Burying a tin box in a hole which he dug for the purpose.”