“I think a lot,” asserted Phil. “In the first place, it shows that it’s been made by an amateur, and by someone who knows a little about making keys. Therefore, as we say in geometry, we must look for a fellow who knows how to use a file and a hack saw, and who understands locks.”
“Are there any such in college?” demanded Sid.
“There may be.”
“Let’s put it up to Zane,” suggested Tom. “He’s friendly with us now, on account of the fire.”
“No!” exclaimed Phil, quickly. “Let’s work it out ourselves. I believe we can do it.”
“How?” Sid wanted to know.
“By keeping our eyes open.”
“We’ve been doing that a long time, and haven’t gotten any nearer to the mystery than we were at first.”
“That’s because we didn’t look in the right direction,” spoke Phil. “It has narrowed down now—the inquiry has, I mean. Before, we had to suspect every fellow in college. Now we need only look for one who has a mechanical turn of mind.”