"I'll tell them the money came back to me in a mysterious way."
"They may want to claim the reward."
"They can't. There is only one person who will get the reward, and she is—"
He paused and walked over until he stood in front of Ida, who sat with bowed head.
"Miss Giles, it is due to you, more than to any, one, that this mystery is solved," he said: "Will you please accept the reward?" and he took some bills off the roll Sid had handed him.
"I couldn't oh, I couldn't!" she sobbed.
Ed looked embarrassed. Every one was under a strain. Jack went to the safe and took out the diamond ring.
"I guess that comes back to you," he said to Sid, "as long as you've made up to Ed the whole sum."
Sid took it hesitatingly. Then with a quick motion he stepped up to
Ed.
"Here," he exclaimed, "this belongs to you."