But the boy might have waked up, and though he regretted not having taken all his money, Lane felt that he must make the ten pounds do.
Meanwhile Scott slept on till eight o'clock.
When he opened his eyes he looked over to the other bed. Evidently it had been slept in, but it seemed now to be unoccupied.
It occurred to Scott as singular that his companion, who must have got to bed late, should have risen so early, but no suspicion of wrong-doing entered his mind till he put on his coat. Then he discovered at once the disappearance of the envelope.
Scott was startled.
"He has stolen my money," he instantly decided.
He felt in the pocket of his vest. The other ten notes were there, fortunately, but Scott was by no means satisfied to give up the ten he had lost. He hurried down the stairs, and in some excitement went up to the hotel clerk.