“He came to the office two hours since, and said he should not require the room any longer.”
“Did he leave any message for me?”
“No.”
“Did he say where he was going?”
“No.”
Such an expression of dismay and perplexity overspread Herbert's face that the clerk could not help observing it.
“Is anything wrong?” he asked.
“Yes,” said Herbert. “He has robbed me of my pocketbook, containing all my money.”
“Whew!” whistled the clerk. “How much had you?”
“About sixty dollars.”