"No, not just so, but she said she saw him."
"Do you suppose they will say anything about her shooting him?" (This in a hissed whisper.)
"Belle?"
"What, dear?"
"I must—go to—sleep!"
"Then I must stay awake. Some one has to watch!"
CHAPTER VII
THE SEARCH
The spoons were gone!
Nettie discovered this very early the next morning, for the truth was, the maid did not return to sleep after the escape of the burglar from the Robinson cottage.